Hanoi, Oct. 19 -- Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung met with Swiss President Guy Parmelin, who is also Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, in Hanoi on October 18 to discuss measures to bring the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) into force at an early date, boost trade and investment, and expand cooperation into new areas. The meeting took place during President Parmelin's official visit to Vietnam on October 17-18, as the two countries are celebrating the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations (October 11, 1971-2026). Hung welcomed President Parmelin and his delegation, expressing gratitude for the Swiss leader's direct ...