F.P. Report
WASHINGTON: Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his delegation.
Secretary Yellen affirmed the United States’ commitment to a strong economic relationship with Vietnam, and discussed shared policy objectives with the Prime Minister, including securing a strong and inclusive economic recovery, combatting climate change, and facilitating a just energy sector transition.
Secretary Yellen also welcomed the close and constructive engagement over the last year between Treasury and the State Bank of Vietnam regarding currency practices.
