Trung affirmed that Viet Nam always attaches importance to its relations with the U.S. and welcomed the stable, positive and increasingly substantive development of bilateral ties, particularly since the two countries established their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023.
He said Viet Nam is shifting towards a self-reliant, innovative, sustainable and internationally integrated development model, and will continue to create favorable conditions for foreign businesses, including those from the U.S., to invest, develop and pursue long-term cooperation in the country.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung (R) receives Jon M. Huntsman, Vice Chairman and President of Strategic Growth at U.S.-based Mastercard, in Hanoi on September 15. (Photo: baoquocte.vn) |
The official highly valued Mastercard’s substantive contribution to Viet Nam’s socio-economic development and national digital transformation, including projects in digital public services, innovation and technology human resources development. Mastercard has also expanded its role in Viet Nam from a payment network to a trusted technology partner, he noted.
The Vietnamese Government considers foreign-invested businesses and leading U.S. technology corporations as important partners in the country’s efforts to transform its growth model, develop digital infrastructure, promote inclusive finance, and ensure information security and safety, Trung said.
For his part, Huntsman spoke highly of Viet Nam’s vision, determination and strong policies to promote growth, science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, with knowledge and advanced technology serving as key drivers of economic development.
Impressed by Viet Nam’s notable development achievements in recent years, he said they demonstrate the country’s growing appeal to the international business community and provide an important foundation for Viet Nam to emerge as an increasingly important regional hub for high-tech manufacturing, research, innovation and digital economy.
Huntsman affirmed that Mastercard considers Viet Nam an increasingly important market in Asia and is committed to long-term investment, expanding strategic cooperation with Vietnamese partners and supporting the country’s national digital transformation.
He also praised Viet Nam’s preparations to host APEC 2027, describing APEC as an important forum for promoting cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region and the hosting of APEC 2027 as an important milestone in Viet Nam’s development. Mastercard stands ready to closely coordinate with Viet Nam and develop concrete initiatives to make practical contribution to the success of the event, he said.
Huntsman noted that the U.S. business community, Congress and administration value relations with Viet Nam, particularly the country’s efforts to facilitate operations by U.S. businesses and promote balanced trade. He expressed his belief that international corporations and businesses, not only those from the U.S., will continue to accompany Viet Nam in its development.
Trung thanked Huntsman for his goodwill and commitments, expressing his hope that Mastercard and the U.S. business community will actively support the effective and sustainable development of trade and investment ties between the two countries, benefiting businesses and people on both sides.
Source: VNA