At a meeting with representatives from the two Spanish groups in Hanoi on October 25, Mr Triet said Vietnam wants Defex S.A and Acciona S.A to expand cooperation and investment in Vietnam and introduce the country’s potential to Spanish businesses.

Vietnam-Spain relations have made progress over the past years which have been demonstrated through mutual understanding and a high consensus on views of the International arena, said Mr Triet.

He called on both sides to boost cooperation in economics, trade, investment, science and technology and culture in line with their strategic partnership towards the future that is being implemented under a joint action programme.

Mr Triet also applauded Spanish Ambassador Fernando Curcio Ruigomez’s contributions to developing relations between Vietnam and Spain.

The two Spanish groups are currently cooperating with the Vietnam Coal and Mineral Group in mineral exploration and building the Ke Ga deep water port in Binh Thuan province. They are also cooperating with the An Vien Joint Stock Company in digital TV services in Vietnam.

Mr Fernando said President Triet’s visit to Spain late last year added fresh impetus to elevating bilateral relations to a higher level. Cooperation between Defex S.A and the An Vien Joint Stock Company was a result of the visit. As a result, ministries and sectors from the two countries have conducted exchange visits to share experiences while Spain has carried out economic and cultural projects in Vietnam.

Leaders from Defex S.A and Acciona S.A briefed Mr Triet on their plans to implement new projects in Vietnam in the future.