Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the event

Speaking in an industry and trade sector’s conference on Thursday, he said that Vietnam is determined to work with the US to carry out a joint action plan towards a harmonious and sustainable trade balance, adding that its monetary policy is meant to control inflation and maintain macro-economic stability, not create a competitive advantage in trade. The Vietnamese and US government leaders have held two telephone conversations on the issues and Minister of Industry and Trade will hold a phone talk with the US Trade Representative to realize earlier discussion by the two countries’ leaders.