Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received a delegation of aerospace, defense, and security companies under the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC)on December 18, the Government News reported.

The delegation, led by USABC Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director Brian McFeeters and President and CEO of I.M. Systems Group Imelda Martin-Hum, included representatives from industry giants such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, A2G (Air to Ground), AeroVironment, Atmo, Blue Halo, IMSG, Loading Republic, Oliver Wyman, Realtime Robotics, R-MOR, and Stick Rudder Enterprises.

They are in Vietnam for the second Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, organized by the Ministry of National Defence.

PM Chinh highlighted that the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has continued to deepen and yield substantial results. Economic, trade, and investment cooperation remain pivotal drivers of this bilateral relationship.

As Vietnam aims for double-digit annual growth and explores emerging industries such as aerospace, aviation, maritime, and underground spaces, PM Chinh believes that the vision and direction of US companies align well with Vietnam's strategic goals and trends.

He urged the USABC and US firms to collaborate closely with Vietnamese agencies, organizations, and enterprises to enhance cooperation in trade, technology transfer, investment, and manufacturing. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of training a quality workforce for emerging industries, improving smart governance capabilities, and providing financial support.

The Prime Minister proposed expanding existing cooperation areas and seizing new opportunities in a spirit of harmonizing benefits and sharing risks.

McFeeters praised the expo as an opportunity for US corporations to engage with Vietnamese defense industry agencies, organizations, and businesses.

Affirming the vast potential of bilateral coordination, the guests expressed their desire to continue serving as a bridge between the two nations, expanding collaboration with Vietnamese partners and making the bilateral relationship more effective and substantive.