During their meeting Hanoi, top legislator Man emphasized that the National Assembly of Vietnam will exercise its legislative and oversight functions to help foster a favorable and transparent investment and business environment, enhance policy implementation, and lay the groundwork for long-term cooperation with Switzerland.
He urged Switzerland to coordinate efforts to expedite the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), ensuring its early entry into force. He also called for increased support to enhance the capacity of Vietnamese enterprises, facilitate technology transfer, and promote collaboration in biotechnology, green energy, the digital economy, and high-quality agriculture.
The top legislator expressed a desire to expand cooperation in culture and education, asking that Switzerland increase scholarships for Vietnamese students and streamline visa procedures to boost tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
President Parmelin said Switzerland highly values its relationship with Vietnam, noting that there remains significant potential for bilateral cooperation. He expressed a keen interest in strengthening ties with Vietnam, particularly in clean energy and transportation.
