The Vietnamese Government chief suggested that Việt Nam and the United Kingdom should cement and deepen investment activities in key areas, such as petroleum, financial banking, telecom, and real estates for a two-way trade turnover of US $3 billion in the coming time.
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PM Nguyen Tan Dung receives Prince Andrew, Duke of York of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Hanoi, October 5, 2009
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The Vietnamese Government always creates favorable conditions for foreign investors, pledging to pursue the administrative reform nationwide for better business environment in Vietnam, said PM Nguyen Tan Dung at a reception given to Prince Andrew, Duke of York of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Both the host and the guest expressed their pleasure at the comprehensive progress in the bilateral ties in line with the Joint Declaration agreed by the two PMs in March 2008.
Besides key areas, such as petroleum, financial banking, telecom, and real estates, Vietnam seeks for further cooperation with the UK in education and training, especially training PhDs, the host leader noted.
According to Prince Andrew, the British business community is extremely interested in Vietnam’s market.
The Prince also stressed his support to Vietnam and promised to propose the European Union (EU) remove anti-dumping tax on made-in-Vietnam footwear in the European market.
Both PM Nguyen Tan Dung and Prince Andrew acknowledged the necessity to shake hands in coping with climate change and launching direct air route from London toHanoi for better ties in tourism, trade and investment./.