PM holds roundtable discussion with Brunei energy, oil and gas firms
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a roundtable discussion with Brunei energy and oil and gas enterprises in Bandar Seri Begawan capital on February 11, as part of his ongoing visit to Brunei.
Bandar Seri Begawan (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a roundtable discussionwith Brunei energy and oil and gas enterprises in Bandar Seri Begawancapital on February 11, as part of his ongoing visit to Brunei.
Delegatesdiscussed and proposed new business ideas and opportunities to lift bilateral economic,trade and investment ties, especially in energy and oil and gas.
Arepresentative of the Brunei Government shared the vision, socio-economicdevelopment strategy and economic restructuring and diversification plans underthe Brunei Vision 2035 that turns the country into an economy with dynamic and sustainable development.
PMChinh committed all possible support for Brunei firms to do businesseffectively and sustainably in the country. "“Your success is also our success,” he affirmed.
Hesuggested both nations focus on promoting emerging economic fields such as green,digital, circular and knowledge-based economies and innovation; diversifying markets, products and supply chains. He asked for measures to step up collaboration in energy, chemicals, and Halal food for Islamic people.
Withdetermination, efforts and close friendship between the two peoples, theVietnamese leader expressed his belief that trade and investment cooperatio🅺nwill continue to be an important pillar of Vietnam-Brunei relationship and adriving for🍒ce to lift bilateral ties to a greater height./.
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At the event (Photo: VNA) 
