 Party leader To Lam welcomes General David Petraeus in Hanoi, December 10, 2024. (Photo: VNA/Thong Nhat) |
The appeal was made during a reception for visiting General David Petraeus, Partner at the Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) global investment firm and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute.
Party leader Lam asked US businesses, including KKR, to play an active role in promoting Vietnam-US cooperation in economics, science, and technology, and other fields. He affirmed that the US is a leading economic and investment partner of Vietnam and expressed confidence that bilateral relations will continue to grow.
General Petraeus said KKR is optimistic about investment prospects in Vietnam, noting that the country and Southeast Asia remain key drivers of global economic growth.
He emphasized that Vietnam’s priorities, including telecommunications, green energy, data centers, and climate change adaptation, align with KKR’s investment strategy.
Mr. Petraeus assured that KKR is actively exploring opportunities to expand its cooperation and investment in Vietnam, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the development of Vietnam-US relations in the future.
