Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung asked the US to adopt a more flexible approach to the negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for the agreement’s early signing while receiving new US Ambassador Theodore Osius in Ha Noi on January 7.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung receives US Ambassador Theodore Osius (L)

The PM suggested both sides work hard to carry out cooperation in nine areas as specified in their bilateral strategic partnership framework, including economics, trade, investment, and the exchange of high-level visits especially in 2015 when Viet Nam and the US are to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the normalisation of ties.

Osius conveyed that President Barack Obama appreciated his conversation with PM Nguyen Tan Dung on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Myanmar last year as well as reiterated his support of Viet Nam’s prosperity and independence.

According to the ambassador, Viet Nam's participation in TPP is crucial for Viet Nam to become a strong, independent and prosperous country.

Stressing the significance of the Viet Nam-US comprehensive partnership, Osius vowed to do his best during his tenure for the benefit of bilateral ties.