At talks with National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on Monday, both sides stressed on a closer co-operation to effectively implement an action program for the strategic partnership for the 2014-2018 period.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and the visiting Thai president of the National Legislative Assembly praised their bilateral co-operation across a variety of fields, especially in legislation.
They agreed to work closely to implement important co-operative mechanisms between the two countries. The two leaders agreed to enhance solidarity for the development of ASEAN and bring into full play the bloc's central role, consistent with its common principles.
The Vietnamese top legislator pledged the best possible conditions for Thai firms to invest in fields such as tourism, textile-garment, footwear, cosmetics, food, agricultural products, machinery, chemistry and material production. These are the areas that match Thailand's strength and Vietnam's potential.
Thai National Legislative Assembly President Wichitcholchai asked the two countries to boost partnership in trade and investment and gradually balance their trade, adding that the two legislative agencies are ready to work together to resolve obstacles facing investors.