State President welcomes US Trade Representative
(VOV) - President Truong Tan Sang recently highlighted efforts by Vietnamese and US negotiating delegations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement at a reception for US Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman on September 29 in New York City.
At the function, President Sang extended his thanks to the USTR’s positive support for the success of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s recent visit to the US, and spoke highly of his contributions to Vietnam-US relations, especially at enhancing trade ties.
In the past few years, bilateral trade links have progressed with a continual growth rate of 20% per year, Sang told his host.
Regarding the TPP, the State leader said both sides concluded bilateral negotiations in all fields, which played an important role in implementing the US-Vietnam Joint Vision Statement as agreed by Party leader Trong and US President Barack Obama in July.
To promote trade ties and finalize the TPP signing this year, President Sang suggested the US meet Vietnam’s proposals on market access, facilitating imports of Vietnam by limiting trade barriers against imports from the country.
Sang said he hopes both nation will further sincere cooperation in the spirit of the US-Vietnam Joint Vision Statement to fully implement commitments and obligations under the TPP agreement in line with international law and the laws of Vietnam.
“The Southeast Asian nation wants the US to soon recognize its market economy mechanism, restrict anti-dumping and anti-subsidy lawsuits against Tra and Basa fish and shrimp from Vietnam.
Vietnam is determined to work hand in hand with the US and other member states to conclude TPP negotiations on the basis of balanced interests and taking into account the differences in development level,” Sang said.
For his part, the US trade official pledged his best efforts to promote the relationship between the two nations and asked both sides to make great efforts to facilitate the early signing of the TPP.