Of course, it is very important that we have trade to make a contribution to our poverty alleviation, and to increase and to lift a great number of Vietnamese people out of poverty. I think that's why our government has demanded a consistent policy, a policy that we be open to the outside world. This has remained unchanged. It is absolutely consistent. It's very important for our country's development: for trade, economic development, climate change and environmental issues.
On February 14th, 2017. See this statement in context.