Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang receives Leadership of Atlas Air Worldwide (USA)
WVR - On the afternoon of November 12, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang received Mr. Michael Steen, CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide (USA), along with the delegation visiting and working in Vietnam.
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| Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang and CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide Michael Steen. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang welcomed the visit and working trip to Vietnam by Mr. Michael Steen and his delegation; he highly appreciated Atlas Air Worldwide's leading global position in air freight transport as well as the Group's presence and operations in Vietnam for over 20 years.
The Deputy Minister acknowledged the Group's identification of Vietnam as one of the key transit points in its global transport network, contributing to enhanced connectivity, ensuring supply chains, and boosting the export of Vietnam's key products.
The Deputy Minister affirmed that Vietnam consistently values and wishes to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the United States, in which economic, trade, investment cooperation, and supply chain connectivity are important pillars. He appreciated the contributions of the U.S. business community, including Atlas Air Worldwide, in promoting economic cooperation and strengthening ties between the two countries.
On this occasion, the Deputy Minister expressed gratitude for the Group's support and practical assistance to the Vietnam War Missing Persons Initiative (VWAI), contributing to the joint efforts of both countries in overcoming war legacies, building trust, and enhancing bilateral relations.
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| The Deputy Minister affirmed that Vietnam consistently values and wishes to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the United States. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Sharing about Vietnam's development orientation in the new phase, the Deputy Minister stated that Vietnam is striving to achieve high and sustainable economic growth targets, aiming to become a major industrial and logistics production center in the region.
To meet the increasing demand for transport and international connectivity, the Vietnamese Government is accelerating the development planning of the airport system, focusing on investing in strategic infrastructure projects such as Long Thanh International Airport, Gia Binh International Airport, and expanding Noi Bai International Airport, aiming to make Vietnam an international cargo and logistics hub.
The Deputy Minister affirmed that the Vietnamese Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are always ready to accompany and facilitate U.S. businesses, including Atlas Air Worldwide, to expand their investment and business activities stably, long-term, and effectively in Vietnam, especially in the fields of aviation, transport, and logistics.
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| Mr. Michael Steen expressed his desire to continue expanding long-term operations in Vietnam. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Mr. Michael Steen thanked Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang for taking the time to meet with the delegation; he expressed his impression of Vietnam's socio-economic development achievements and growth prospects; he highly appreciated the strategic vision and efforts of the Vietnamese Government in developing aviation infrastructure, logistics, and improving the investment and business environment.
Affirming that Vietnam is one of Atlas Air Worldwide's important strategic markets in the Asia-Pacific region, Mr. Michael Steen expressed his desire to continue expanding long-term operations in Vietnam, enhancing cooperation with Vietnamese authorities and partners, thereby contributing to improving air transport capacity, strengthening supply chain connectivity, and promoting trade between Vietnam and the United States as well as international markets.
On this occasion, Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang suggested that Atlas Air Worldwide continue to play a bridging role, along with the U.S. business community, to positively voice with the U.S. Government and Congress, supporting the strengthening and development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the United States, promoting the negotiation process of a reciprocal, fair, and balanced Trade Agreement, aiming for harmonious and mutually beneficial results for the people and businesses of both countries.
The Deputy Minister also welcomed and invited the Group's leadership to actively participate in the APEC CEO Summit and activities during the APEC Year 2027 hosted by Vietnam.
