Hanoi, Oct. 17 -- To Lam reiterated that Viet Nam always attaches importance to its Comprehensive Partnership with Switzerland, expressing his wish that the two nations will continue working together to advance national development and contribute to peace, stability and development in the region.

Parmelin, for his part, affirmed that the upcoming signing of a free trade agreement between Viet Nam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries would provide a good opportunity for businesses to tap into potential cooperation.

Countries with medium-sized economies could coordinate via joint economic initiatives to promote multilateralism and free trade, he noted, inviting Viet Nam to participate in the Future of Investment and Tr...