Vietnam-Mexico business forum opens
(VOV) - Vietnam-Mexico bilateral trade value hit US$2.26 billion last year, a year-on-year rise of 40% and stood at US$774 million for the first quarter of this year.
Vietnam Ambassador to Mexico Le Linh Lan announced the figure at the business forum held in Mexico City on May 28 by the Vietnamese Embassy, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment, and Technology (COMCE).
Ambassador Lan briefed participants on Vietnam’s national economic restructuring, its deep and wide integration into the regional and world financial organisations and diplomatic and socio-economic achievements, especially since the renewal process.
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Besides valid bilateral agreements, the two countries are negotiating to establish a joint committee on economic, trade and investment cooperation and to sign an agreement on fisheries and aquaculture.
Vietnam proposed that Mexico will soon open a trade office in Vietnam.
Participating businesses shared experience in trading with partners residing in each country and information on fields of mutual concerns. They also answered questions on markets, and tax, transport and payment regulations.