Deputy PMHai expressed his pleasure at the rapid development of cooperationbetween the two countries in numerous areas. “ With our joint efforts,the Vietnam-RoK strategic cooperative partnership will continue toprosper,” he said.
Hai pledged that Vietnam asa co-president of the Group of 20 (G20) will work closely with the RoKfor the success of the G20 summit, which is to be held in RoK by the endof this year.
He also praised the operation ofthe RoK’s Council for Future and Vision, an advising body to thePresident in law making and governance, saying the model is worthlearning for Vietnam , especially in dealing with inter-agency issueslike climate change, rising sea level and the balance of energy.
For his part, Kwak Seung-Jun said he is impressed byVietnam ’s successful organisation of the WEF. He said he hoped that asVietnam and the RoK are co-presidents of the G20, RoK will havemore opportunities to boost ties with the Association of Southeast AsianNations (ASEAN).
He said the RoK will announceits Vision for 2020-2040 and his country wishes to increase dialoguesand cooperation with Vietnam , promoting initiatives about greengrowth and the establishment of a fund for climate change.
The RoK hopes that Vietnam will support the country’s bidto host the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2012, he added.
On the same day, Deputy PM received leaders ofseveral international groups and businesses, including Cisco, TrutsteeSuisse, Agility and Standard Chartered Bank.
Atthe meetings, Deputy PM underlined the government’s policies to attractforeign investment in numerous areas. He said he hopes that the groupsand businesses will expand their investment in Vietnam , especiallyin infrastructure, high-tech, logistic and financial services.
The business leaders highlighted their long-term interestin the development and potentials of Vietnam , which they said is akey market for them. They also revealed several business plans inVietnam in the future and called on the Vietnamese government tocontinue with its reforms and support to facilitate foreign investment./.