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Tue, 02/17/2009 - 13:28
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Vietnamese PM visits DIFC
Abu Dhabi, Feb 17, 2009 (WAM) - The Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday visited the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and held discussions with senior officials.
At DIFC, Dung was received by DIFC's Governor Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman and other officials.
Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman said: "Our meeting with the Vietnamese Prime Minister gave us an opportunity to discuss how we can strengthen financial industry and investment ties between the two countries. Over the last few years, ties between the business communities of the UAE and Vietnam have seen a rapid increase. Given the long-term strategies and business interests of both countries, the UAE and Vietnam have many economic complementarities. Some of the most promising opportunities for business linkages lie in the financial industry. DIFC can serve as a platform for financial companies in Vietnam to establish new productive partnerships with the GCC region." Bin Sulaiman added: "As both the GCC and South East Asian regions become more prominent players in the global economy, DIFC can help to enhance economic ties between the two major emerging markets by offering a strategic base for South East Asian companies to tap the large market for financial services in the GCC region. DIFC can also provide a channel for facilitating the flow of capital between the two regions".
Following the meeting with DIFC officials, the Prime Minister visited the Cuadro Art Gallery, art exhibitions taking place in the Gate Village, the retail area in DIFC and the DIFC Courts.
The Prime Minister of Vietnam is on a three-day visit to the UAE. During the visit, the two countries will be finalising a number of agreements to facilitate increased investment and business ties, and discussing measures to increase their co-operation and co-ordination at international and regional forums.
At DIFC, Dung was received by DIFC's Governor Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman and other officials.
Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman said: "Our meeting with the Vietnamese Prime Minister gave us an opportunity to discuss how we can strengthen financial industry and investment ties between the two countries. Over the last few years, ties between the business communities of the UAE and Vietnam have seen a rapid increase. Given the long-term strategies and business interests of both countries, the UAE and Vietnam have many economic complementarities. Some of the most promising opportunities for business linkages lie in the financial industry. DIFC can serve as a platform for financial companies in Vietnam to establish new productive partnerships with the GCC region." Bin Sulaiman added: "As both the GCC and South East Asian regions become more prominent players in the global economy, DIFC can help to enhance economic ties between the two major emerging markets by offering a strategic base for South East Asian companies to tap the large market for financial services in the GCC region. DIFC can also provide a channel for facilitating the flow of capital between the two regions".
Following the meeting with DIFC officials, the Prime Minister visited the Cuadro Art Gallery, art exhibitions taking place in the Gate Village, the retail area in DIFC and the DIFC Courts.
The Prime Minister of Vietnam is on a three-day visit to the UAE. During the visit, the two countries will be finalising a number of agreements to facilitate increased investment and business ties, and discussing measures to increase their co-operation and co-ordination at international and regional forums.
