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Former US Secretary of Commerce vows to contribute to Vietnam-US ties

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh hosted Carlos Gutierrez, former United States Secretary of Commerce and Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group, in Hanoi on January 14.
Former US Secretary of Commerce vows to contribute to Vietnam-US ties ảnh 1Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh meets Carlos Gutierrez, former United States Secretary of Commerce and Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham BinhMinh hosted Carlos Gutierrez, former United States Secretary of Commerce andChair of Albright Stonebridge Group, in Hanoi on January 14.

At the meeting, Minhaffirmed Vietnam attaches importance to its comprehensive partnership with theUS, particularly in trade and investment.

Two-way trade hit 60billion USD in 2018, bringing about practical benefits to both sides, hestated.

He emphasised thatVietnam has a policy of developing an independent, open and self-relianteconomy and creating favourable conditions for foreign investors, includingthose from the US.

The policy has helpedthe country gain great achievements over the past years, he said, adding thatVietnam has signed and will ink a series of bilateral and multilateral freetrade agreements, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement forTrans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which becomes effective on January 14.

He expressed his hopethat the Albright Stonebridge Group will continue consulting US enterprises toexpand their investments in Vietnam.

Carlos Gutierrezshowed his impression with Vietnam’s rapid changes, especially in economics andinfrastructure.

He affirmed tomaintain his contributions to the development of US-Vietnam relations.-VNA
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