(VOVworld) – Vietnam hopes the British government will create more favorable conditions for their enterprises to continue investment in Vietnam. Addressing a reception for the visiting Prince Andrew, Duke of York, in Hanoi, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan said the Vietnamese government will facilitate best conditions for UK companies to do long-term business in the country on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.

For his part, Prince Andrew praised Vietnam’s active cooperation with the UK to organize practical activities to mark 40 years of diplomatic ties and 3 years of strategic partnership. Prince Andrew also underlined the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation in economics, trade, education, and training, and particularly areas in which both enjoy advantages.