Taiwan’s new representative to Vietnam, Huang Chih-peng (黃志鵬), has voiced hope that the two countries can soon begin convening meetings of ministerial-level officials in charge of economic, commercial and industrial affairs.
“Vietnam is an important economic and trade partner” of Taiwan, Huang said in an interview, expressing hope that through such meetings, the two sides can discuss ways to boost bilateral links.
Huang, who was director--general of the Bureau of Foreign Trade before being assigned to head the representative office in Hanoi, assumed office on Wednesday last week.
In the interview, Huang said Taiwan was Vietnam’s second-largest source of foreign funds and that he expects Taiwan to take over the top position soon, once several major investment projects are launched.
For export-reliant Taiwan, Vietnam is an important investment environment, with abundant -natural resources and quality manpower, he said.
Turning to his new duties, Huang said his office would help trade and investment activities launched by Taiwanese businesses in Vietnam, while trying to boost Taiwan-Vietnam relations by first seeking progress in bilateral links in the fields of culture, education and medical care.
Asked about a recent announcement by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Chairman Vu Tien Loc that the group had organized a research panel to study the feasibility of signing an economic cooperation agreement with Taiwan, Huang said that “anything is possible with hard work.”
The VCCI is the authority responsible for managing state-run enterprises and other small and medium-sized enterprises. The top post in the organization is held by a ministerial-level official.
Vietnam’s communist regime follows the “one China” policy strictly and maintains only scant political relations with Taiwan.
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