PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and his guest (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc gave a reception in Hanoion May 20 for US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer who is in Vietnam for the 23rd Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT 23) of theAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum.
Vietnam and the US have enjoyed sound trade relations with robust achievements,the PM said, adding that Vietnam supports free trade on the basis of fairness andmutual benefits and treasures economic relations with the US.
He highlighted the US’s crucial role in the Asia-Pacific region’s economiccooperation, hoping the US will promote its cooperation activities,particularly in the economy and trade, to contribute to the regional and globalprosperity.
In a meeting with the US-ASEAN Business Council, numerous US companies showedtheir interests in doing business in Vietnam thanks to local authorities’ favourableconditions for foreign enterprises, he said.
The government leader spoke highly of the US’s close coordination in the APEC2017 Year, hoping the US and Robert Lighthizer in particular to further supportto ensure the success of the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting.
He wished that the US official will pay visits to Vietnam in the coming time topromote bilateral trade cooperation activities.
For his part, Lighthizer underlined that Vietnam is his first destination onthe post of the US Trade Representative, adding that the US always attachesimportance to trade and economic development with the Southeast Asian country.
Extending his thanks to Prime Minister Phuc for his significant contributionsto boosting trade cooperation between the two countries, Lighthizer believedthat the Vietnamese leader’s upcoming official visit to the US will elevatecomprehensive collaboration between the two sides.
He lauded the role of Vietnam as the APEC 2017 host while affirming that the USwill continue to join hands and support the country to successfully organisethe event.
He promised to cooperate with Vietnamese authorities to enhance cooperationprojects, helping develop bilateral trade and economic ties.-VNA
Vietnam and the US have enjoyed sound trade relations with robust achievements,the PM said, adding that Vietnam supports free trade on the basis of fairness andmutual benefits and treasures economic relations with the US.
He highlighted the US’s crucial role in the Asia-Pacific region’s economiccooperation, hoping the US will promote its cooperation activities,particularly in the economy and trade, to contribute to the regional and globalprosperity.
In a meeting with the US-ASEAN Business Council, numerous US companies showedtheir interests in doing business in Vietnam thanks to local authorities’ favourableconditions for foreign enterprises, he said.
The government leader spoke highly of the US’s close coordination in the APEC2017 Year, hoping the US and Robert Lighthizer in particular to further supportto ensure the success of the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting.
He wished that the US official will pay visits to Vietnam in the coming time topromote bilateral trade cooperation activities.
For his part, Lighthizer underlined that Vietnam is his first destination onthe post of the US Trade Representative, adding that the US always attachesimportance to trade and economic development with the Southeast Asian country.
Extending his thanks to Prime Minister Phuc for his significant contributionsto boosting trade cooperation between the two countries, Lighthizer believedthat the Vietnamese leader’s upcoming official visit to the US will elevatecomprehensive collaboration between the two sides.
He lauded the role of Vietnam as the APEC 2017 host while affirming that the USwill continue to join hands and support the country to successfully organisethe event.
He promised to cooperate with Vietnamese authorities to enhance cooperationprojects, helping develop bilateral trade and economic ties.-VNA
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