This was announced by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 3 during his reception in Hanoi for former US Vice President Al Gore. Apart from trade and investment, the PM expressed the hope that the two countries would further strengthen joint work in the development of clean energy. The PM also said that he hopes Mr. Gore would continue contributing to Vietnam-US ties to bring benefits to both nations.
On his part, Mr. Gore said that Vietnam's robust development has made important contributions to regional development. Speaking highly of Vietnam's potential for solar and wind power, he said he hoped both sides would step up collaboration in this field.