It is also an influential voice in American politics on economic , trade and agricultural issues.
At the meeting, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien conveyed the message of General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Senator Roger Marshall, affirming Vietnam's determination to build a comprehensive strategic partnership with the US; and the desire to promote bilateral economic and trade cooperation, for the common interests of the people and businesses of the two countries.
Minister Nguyen Hong Dien works with Senator Roger Marshall.
Regarding the current negotiation process of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement between the two countries, the Minister emphasized that Vietnam is ready to open its market, provide more incentives for US export goods and requested that the US take corresponding steps.
Vietnam consistently negotiates with the US towards a bilateral agreement on the basis of respecting sovereignty, autonomy, political institutions, harmony, balance of interests and in accordance with international commitments and the development level of each country.
The Minister expressed his hope that Senator Roger Marshall, with his strong political influence in the Republican Party and his deep understanding of trade, agriculture and innovation issues, would speak out in support of Vietnam in the negotiation process. At the same time, he would act as a bridge to promote cooperation between Vietnam and the US in general and with Kansas in particular, especially in areas where Kansas has strengths such as agriculture, aviation and biotechnology.
The two sides took souvenir photos.
Senator Roger Marshall appreciated Vietnam's seriousness, initiative and goodwill in participating in negotiations with the US, said that he would soon consult with the President and the US cabinet ministers related to the negotiation process and looked forward to seeing positive results from both sides.
On the same day, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien worked with leaders of two leading US corporations, Nike and Walmart, which are currently conducting large-scale investment and business activities in Vietnam.
Working with Nike, the Minister appreciated the group's long-term, responsible presence in Vietnam - where about 50% of Nike's global shoe output is produced, creating jobs for more than 450,000 workers.
At the same time, the Minister shared concerns about the potential impact of current tax policies on Nike's global supply chain as well as the interests of American consumers. From there, he proposed a number of appropriate support directions for Nike's operations in Vietnam.
He affirmed: "Vietnam does not consider Nike simply an investor but a strategic partner to accompany sustainable development and international integration ."
Working session between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and representatives of Exxon Mobil Corporation.
Working with Walmart - the world's largest retail group, the Minister suggested that the group expand its purchases of high value-added, environmentally friendly products; research and build a strategic purchasing center in Vietnam; and coordinate to improve supplier capacity through sharing technical standards and training.
Discussing the difficulties Walmart is facing in doing business in Vietnam, the Minister of Industry and Trade affirmed that he will coordinate with the Ministry of Finance and relevant agencies to review and perfect policies, ensuring transparency and conformity with international practices.
Emphasizing the role of the US business community in the context of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement negotiations entering a crucial stage, the Minister called on Nike and Walmart to voice their strong support and promote the negotiation process to soon reach a fair, balanced and sustainable agreement between Vietnam and the US.
The Minister affirmed that Vietnam not only hopes that Nike and Walmart will continue to develop successfully in the Vietnamese market, but also considers the two corporations as strategic partners in efforts to promote the building of a green, transparent, flexible and sustainable supply chain, contributing to strengthening deep economic connectivity between the two countries.
Working session between Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and leaders of Walmart Group.
Previously, on June 10, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien had a meeting with Ms. Jenniffer M. Chan and Ms. Zoe Barinaga, Vice President of Exxon Mobil - a leading corporation in the oil and gas sector of the US and the world. The Minister requested Exxon Mobil to continue implementing the Blue Whale field development project in the current phase in accordance with the provisions of law and the signed oil and gas contract.
Meanwhile, representatives of Exxon Mobil Corporation affirmed that they always believe in Vietnam's economic development prospects and potential in the Southeast Asian region, and this is the reason why Exxon Mobil has implemented many projects in Vietnam. The representative of the Corporation also pledged to convey positive messages about Vietnam to the White House, the US Trade Representative Office USTR, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Energy to support Vietnam in the negotiation process with the US.
On June 9, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien also had a working session with leaders of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFTA) and member businesses.
Here, the Minister expressed his wish and expectation that, with hundreds of textile and footwear enterprises as members currently operating in Vietnam, AAFTA, with its strong influence, would help to give opinions to the Trump Administration to convey Vietnam's message: " The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the US has been strongly promoted, creating favorable conditions for US companies to invest and do business smoothly in Vietnam. Therefore, cooperation with Vietnam will bring long-term strategic benefits and contribute to improving the trade balance towards fairness, harmony and sustainability between the two countries.
Vietnam needs to be treated as a priority trade partner of the US. Vietnam proposes that the US work with Vietnam to resolve current trade and economic issues, promptly recognize Vietnam as a market economy, and remove Vietnam from the D1 and D3 lists that restrict the export of high-tech products. This will contribute to bringing practical benefits to both countries in both the short and long term .
In response, AAFTA leaders and member businesses said they want the US to have a strong and stable trade relationship with Vietnam.
In recent times, the association and its member enterprises have taken many actions to promote trade between the two countries. AAFTA leaders also hope that the negotiation process will end on the principle of mutual benefit for both sides, facilitating import and export activities in the textile and garment industry in particular between the two countries and many other industries in general.
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