PM Nguyen Tan Dung receives Federal Councilor and Head of Federal Department of Economic Affairs of Switzerland Johann N. Schneider Ammann, Ha Noi, October 24, 2013 – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The PM stressed that Viet Nam treasures and wants to boost the cooperative relations with Switzerland to bring practical benefits for both.

He highlighted the working session of Mr. Johann N. Schneider Ammann and Swiss businesses with Viet Nam’s ministries and agencies.

Referring to specific issues, PM Dung proposed the two nations create favorable conditions to accelerate the two countries’ trade and investment, confirming that Viet Nam is ready to negotiate with Switzerland a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

He said he expected Switzerland will increase aid for Viet Nam in the time to come.

Mr. Johann N. Schneider Ammann expressed his hope that the two nations will soon sign the FTA to facilitate Swiss businesses' long-term operation in Viet Nam.

By Thuy Dung