Vietnam exerts more efforts in TPP negotiations

The NA strongly supports negotiations to reach the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement between Vietnam and the US in line with the two peoples’ expectations, Hung said.

Froman suggested both nations make greater efforts to finalize the TPP soon, adding that the agreement will open a new chapter in economic and political relations between the two countries.  

NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung meeting US Trade Representative Michael Froman (L) in Hanoi.

The US wants the National Assembly and relevant ministries to back the amendment of related laws to assure the successful enforcement of the TPP, Froman told the Vietnamese top legislator.

Meeting the US trade official the same day, Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh confirmed Vietnam’s sustained efforts in completing the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) negotiations and working hand in hand with the US to overcome any difficulties in the negotiation process. 

Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh (R) and US Trade Representative Michael Froman (Photo:VGP).

Ninh also expressed conviction that the US and TPP member countries will take into account the development gap to adapt to the different conditions of countries with lower development levels. He urged for more concentration on Vietnam’s vital interests in garments and textiles, and leather and footwear.