Giang welcomed the visit and commended Atlas Air Worldwide’s leading global position in air cargo transportation, as well as its more than 20 years of operations in Viet Nam. He noted that the group has identified Viet Nam as a key transit hub in its global transport network, helping enhance connectivity, ensure supply chain continuity and facilitate exports of the country’s major products.
The Deputy Minister affirmed that Viet Nam consistently attaches importance to and wishes to further deepen its comprehensive strategic partnership with the U.S., with economic, trade and investment cooperation and supply chain connectivity serving as key pillars.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang receives Chief Executive Officer of U.S.-based Atlas Air Worldwide Michael Steen. (Photo: baoquocte.vn) |
He spoke highly of contributions by the U.S. business community, including Atlas Air Worldwide, to promoting economic cooperation and strengthening ties between the two countries.
On this occasion, Giang expressed appreciation for the group’s practical support for the Viet Nam War Accounting Initiative (VWAI), which contributes to joint efforts to address war legacy issues, build trust and strengthen bilateral relations.
Briefing his guest on Viet Nam’s development orientations in the new period, Giang said the country is striving to achieve high and sustainable economic growth and become an important regional hub for industrial manufacturing and logistics.
To meet rising demand for transport and international connectivity, the Vietnamese Government is accelerating the implementation of plans for airport and aviation infrastructure development, with a focus on strategic projects such as Long Thanh and Gia Binh international airports and the expansion of Noi Bai International Airport. These efforts are aimed at positioning Viet Nam as an international cargo transit and logistics hub.
He affirmed that the Vietnamese Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stand ready to support and create favorable conditions for U.S. businesses, including Atlas Air Worldwide, to expand their stable, long-term and effective investment and business operations in Viet Nam, particularly in aviation, transportation and logistics.
For his part, Steen expressed his impression of Viet Nam’s socio-economic development achievements and growth prospects. He spoke highly of the Vietnamese Government’s strategic vision and efforts to develop aviation and logistics infrastructure and improve the investment and business environment.
Identifying Viet Nam as one of Atlas Air Worldwide’s key strategic markets in the Asia-Pacific region, Steen expressed the group’s desire to expand its long-term operations in the country and strengthen cooperation with Vietnamese competent agencies and partners, thereby contributing to enhancing air cargo capacity, improving supply chain connectivity and promoting trade between Viet Nam and the U.S., as well as other international markets.
Giang called on Atlas Air Worldwide to continue serving as a bridge and work with the U.S. business community to convey positive messages to the U.S. administration and Congress in support of consolidating and developing the Viet Nam–U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership.
He also urged the group to support efforts to advance negotiations on a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement towards outcomes that bring harmony and mutual benefits to people and businesses in both countries.
The Deputy Minister welcomed and invited the group’s leaders to actively participate in the APEC CEO Summit and other activities during APEC Year 2027, which Viet Nam will host.
Source: VNA