Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Joe Kaeser, President and CEO of Siemens (Photo: VNA)

Mr. Phuc highlighted Vietnam’s advantages as a gateway to the ASEAN market and its engagement in 12 free trade agreements with major partners, to help Siemens get access to a wider market. The Prime Minster said he hopes Siemens will expand its collaboration with Vietnam in services, production, investment, and in areas where Vietnam has high export turnover. Mr. Kaeser expressed his wish for continued cooperation to boost the fourth industrial revolution in Vietnam. He said Siemens will help Vietnam with human resource training and boost bilateral cooperation in energy and technology.