At the meeting, Hang commended the USCC’s role and positive contribution to promoting bilateral economic, trade and investment ties in recent years. She affirmed that Viet Nam attaches importance to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the U.S. and seeks to further develop the relationship in a substantive and effective manner, with stable, balanced and sustainable economic and trade cooperation.
Hang also shared positive developments in negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement between the two countries.
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang meets John Goyer, Vice President for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC), in Hanoi on October 12. |
The Deputy FM welcomed Goyer’s return to Viet Nam for the Viet Nam-U.S. Business Summit, co-organized by the USCC, the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (AmCham).
She called on the USCC to continue serving as a bridge between the two business communities and encouraging U.S. companies to expand investment, business operations and cooperation in Viet Nam, particularly in science, technology and innovation.
On APEC cooperation, Hang highlighted Viet Nam’s appreciation of the U.S.’s important role as one of the founding members of the forum.
Regarding APEC Year 2027, she said Viet Nam is actively coordinating with member economies, the business community and other stakeholders to ensure thorough preparations in terms of both content and infrastructure.
One of the key objectives of APEC Year 2027 is to strengthen connectivity, broaden participation and encourage meaningful contribution from the private sector, she said. Viet Nam therefore hopes to see strong participation by U.S. businesses in APEC Year 2027 activities, particularly the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, the APEC CEO Summit and sectoral ministerial meetings.
Goyer expressed his impression of Viet Nam’s proactive and urgent preparations, particularly its early consultations with APEC members. He affirmed that the USCC stands ready to work with Viet Nam and draw on its international business and expert networks to make practical contribution to the overall success of APEC Year 2027.
He also expressed confidence that the two countries would soon conclude negotiations on the reciprocal trade agreement, helping foster balanced, sustainable and mutually beneficial Viet Nam-U.S. economic ties.
Source: VNA