National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue affirmed that Vietnam considers the US a top important partner, especially in terms of economy and trade.
On March 20, at the National Assembly House, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received a high-level business delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC). National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue welcomed the first visit of USABC to Vietnam after the two countries upgraded their relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; at the same time, he affirmed that Vietnam considers the US a leading important partner, especially in terms of economy and trade; and highly appreciated the US's consistent support for a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam.
The National Assembly Chairman acknowledged and appreciated US businesses that are implementing or have cooperation projects, supporting Vietnam to achieve the goal of reducing carbon emissions, implementing climate change commitments made at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP26); contributing to training high-quality human resources for Vietnam and building low-carbon industrial zones. The National Assembly Chairman hopes that businesses will have a voice and promote their role to provide objective information, contributing to promoting internal consensus of the US government and Congress on recognizing Vietnam's market economy status. Speaking, USABC President and CEO Ted Osius affirmed the commitment of US businesses in the private economic sector to realize the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including many contents stated in the Joint Statement. Agreeing with the sharing of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on current investment fields, Mr. Ted Osius said that American businesses have a high degree of overlap in Vietnam's priority development fields. Regarding the US recognition of Vietnam's market economy status, Mr. Ted Osius said that the US-ASEAN Business Council has provided evidence of Vietnam's market economy, made recommendations, and reported to the US Department of Commerce.
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