National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai welcomes California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Hanoi, November 13, 2024. (Photo: quochoi.vn)

Hai expressed a desire for their legislative bodies to further strengthen cooperation through dialogue mechanisms and policy exchanges at multiple levels, thus increasing understanding and trust and fostering friendship between them.

Vietnam and California have a vast potential for further cooperation, particularly in sci-tech and innovation, he said.

Ma vowed to promote friendly and effective cooperation with Vietnam in areas where California excels, such as green growth, climate change mitigation, sustainable development, and renewable and new energy.