(VOVworld) – Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has asked the US to soon recognize Vietnam’s market economy status and grant the Generalized System of Preferences to the country.

Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan Souce: vov

While meeting with a number of US Congressmen during her ongoing visit to Washington DC, Ms. Ngan said she proposes that the US also reduce trade barriers against Vietnamese commodities imported into the US market. Ngan appreciated Congress leaders and senior Senators for their pioneering role and important contributions to expanding cooperation between the two countries and two legislations. Meanwhile, Congress leaders noted that the US-Vietnam relations have developed well in various areas since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1995. They spoke highly of Vietnam’s resolve to restructure its economy and accelerate comprehensive international integration. They said the US will support Vietnam in restructuring its economy, improving the quality of human resources through education and training, and addressing other social issues such as environmental pollution, climate change, and HIV prevention. The Vietnamese and US leaders exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, and agreed that both sides will work closely together at international forums such as the United Nations, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS).

During her stay in Washington D.C, Ngan attended a workshop on ‘Vietnam’s economic restructuring and women’s role’ hosted by Asia Foundation, and met with executives of several economic groups.