Deputy PM discusses trade cooperation with U.S. Trade Representative
VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai held discussion with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on April 2 as part of his ongoing visit to the U.S.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai discusses with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, April 2, 2024 - Photo: VGP
Viet Nam's consistent policy is to build an independent and self-reliant economy associated with active and proactive international economic integration, noted the Deputy Prime Minister.
The new framework of Viet Nam-U.S. Comprehensive strategic partnership set up in September last year has created a new space and impetus for promoting bilateral cooperation across all fields, he noted.
He proposed both nations continue implementing the Comprehensive strategic partnership framework, particularly in such areas as economic, trade, investment and other breakthrough areas including science-technology, innovation, education and training to bring practical interests to their businesses and peoples.
Katherine Tai, for her part, expressed he delight at the developments in Viet Nam-U.S. relations, affirming to actively enhance collaboration to realize contents in the Joint Leaders' Statement on elevating Viet Nam-U.S. ties to comprehensive strategic partnership, especially in economics, trade and investment.
She expressed her wish to continue fostering bilateral cooperation via the Trade and Investment Framework Agreements (TIFAs) and within the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) negotiations in the upcoming time./.
