Biden wraps Vietnam visit by talking with business leaders and visiting a memorial to John McCain
The Hindu
Biden visits Vietnam to strengthen ties, honor late friend McCain. He met with gov't officials, business leaders, and visited a memorial for McCain. Deals announced incl. Boeing's $7.5B aircraft order and Amkor Tech's $1.6B factory.
President Joe Biden was wrapping up a visit to Vietnam on Monday, meeting with Vietnamese government officials and business leaders and spotlighting new deals and partnerships between the two countries. He'll also visit a Hanoi memorial honoring his late friend and colleague Sen. John McCain, who was held for more than five years as a prisoner during the Vietnam War .
Mr. Biden met with Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, who also accompanied Biden to a quick drop by at a meeting of business leaders. Biden also sat down with President Võ Văn Thưởng, who hosted the U.S. president for a formal state luncheon.
Mr. Biden spoke about strengthening Vietnam's semiconductor industry and his administration's commitment to an open Pacific.
“My message today is quite simple. Let’s keep it up," Mr. Biden told the CEOs. “We need to develop and drive our collaboration, We need to forge new partnerships.”
The prime minister also stressed the need to improve cooperation and said “the sky is the limit” for the expanding U.S.-Vietnam relationship.
“We truly wish to receive strong political commitment from the U.S. government including you, Mr. President, who has had great affection for Vietnam," the prime minister said.
Highlights of the major deals announced by the White House during Biden's first-ever visit to Vietnam include U.S.-based Boeing's $7.5 billion deal with Vietnam Airlines to buy about 50 aircraft and Arizona-based Amkor Technology's plans for a $1.6 billion factory in Bac Ninh Province.
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