U.S. Department of Commerce
09/01/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/01/2021 08:26
Readout of Secretary Gina M. Raimondo's Call with Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien
Today, Secretary Raimondo had an introductory meeting with Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hong Dien. During their phone call, the Secretary and Minister Dien discussed the significance of the U.S.-Vietnam commercial relationship and potential areas for further growth. Secretary Raimondo highlighted the importance of energy sector cooperation, such as in renewable energy and smart grid solutions, to combat climate change. They also discussed supply chain resilience and other priority commercial issues.