Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politburo member and Minister-Chairman of theGovernment Office, on April 20 received US Senator James Webb, who is ona Vietnam visit to boost bilateral economic trade and investmentcooperation.
At the reception, Phuc expressed hisdelight with developing Vietnam-US relations in various fields, sayingthat the two sides see great potential for expanding mutually beneficialcooperation.
He said he wished that the two sideswould jointly solve existing difficulties to further enhance theireconomic trade and investment cooperation.
MinisterPhuc also spoke highly of James Webb’s contributions to developing theVietnam-US relationship and expressed his hope that with his role andprestige, the Senator will make more contributions to increasing themutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations.
The US Senator noted developments in the US-Vietnam bilateral ties since the two countries set up diplomatic ties.
He showed his attention to the effective use of Mekong waterresources as well as ensuring means of livelihood for residents alongthe banks of the river, while stressing that cooperation betweenconcerned countries is very necessary and useful.
Onthis issue, Minister Phuc said that as one of the countries directlyconnected to the Mekong River, Vietnam wants concerned parties tocooperate in boosting the sustainable management, protection andexploitation of this river./.