(VOVworld) - Representatives from American oil and gas conglomerate ExxonMobil have expressed hope that their projects in Vietnam will achieve success, bringing benefits for both countries. ExxonMobil Vice Chairmen Peter P. Clark and Raymond E. Jones made the remarks at a reception hosted by State President Truong Tan Sang in Hanoi on May 22.

President Sang highly valued US business operations in Vietnam which have helped fuel two-way trade turnover and assist Vietnam in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement negotiations.

He voiced strong support for US firms’ cooperation with Vietnamese partners in the oil and gas industry.

The State leader also appreciated ExxonMobil’s goodwill during its exploration and cooperation activities with Vietnamese partners and asked both sides to focus on successfully fulfilling trade commitments this year.