Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed Vietnam and the US to continue strengthening the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and soon complete a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement between the two countries while receiving Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Hanoi on May 20.
The PM affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue to work closely with the US side to soon finalise the agreement, thereby further deepening economic, trade, and investment cooperation as the main driving force for bilateral relations.
He emphasised that the Vietnamese Government always welcomes and is ready to provide the most favourable conditions for US businesses to expand investment and conduct successful, effective operations in Vietnam, contributing to Vietnam’s development goals.
Acknowledging the positive outcomes in bilateral relations, including economic and trade cooperation in recent years, Ambassador Switzer emphasised that Vietnam is one of the US’s leading important partners, with economic and trade cooperation making a positive contribution to the overall development of bilateral relations. Highlighting the importance of a reciprocal trade agreement for bilateral economic and trade cooperation, he praised the positive cooperation and goodwill of Vietnamese ministries, agencies, and the government negotiating team in recent times. He affirmed that the Office of the US Trade Representative and he personally will continue to closely coordinate with Vietnamese ministries and agencies, making every effort to achieve the agreement soon, thereby contributing positively to the further development of bilateral relations in the future.
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