THE HAGUE — Việt Nam wants to enhance all-around cooperation with the Netherlands, especially in climate change adaptation, water management, high-tech and sustainable agriculture, oil and gas industry, logistics and seaport services, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. The PM informed that Việt Nam was giving priority to reforming and perfecting its economic institution, renovating growth model, promoting scientific and technological applications, and improving both human resources and competitiveness of the national economy. He asked the Dutch law-making bodies to work to strengthen and support trade and investment links between the two countries, push for the early signing and approval of the EU – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement, and consider establishing the Netherlands – Việt Nam Friendship Parliamentarian Group towards expanding legislative cooperation. They expressed their belief that the cooperation between the Vietnamese NA and the Dutch legislative bodies would be stronger in the future, contributing to stepping up the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between the two nations. Later the same day, PM Phúc left Amsterdam for Việt Nam, wrapping up his four-day official visit to the Netherlands from July 8.

Source: Viet Nam News July 12, 2017 09:01 UTC