On February 8th, 2011 (the 6th January of Tan Mao Lunar New Year), President Nguyen Minh Triet visited and extended Tet wishes to all staff of Eximbank. On this occasion, Mr. Truong Van Phuoc – Eximbank’s Chief Executive Officer had reported the development process and the operations of Eximbank in the past year. Beside that, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong - Deputy Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City also gave some reviews and opinions for the development of Eximbank and expressed a high appreciation of the role of Eximbank in the overall development of Ho Chi Minh City’s economy in particular and the whole country in general in recent years.

President Nguyen Minh Triet made a short speech reminding Eximbank’s staff of many critical issues. Over the past 20 years, Eximbank has experienced many ups and downs and managed to overcome many difficulties and challenges to become one of the large and sustainable-growing commercial banks, and therefore, this strength should continue to be developed. However, since there are a lot of difficulties ahead, the Board of Management of Eximbank must try harder in the New Year. Eximbank, as well as the banking industry need to stay alert and cautious all the time to ensure the system’s safe and sustainable development. In addition, it is important to develop the Bank into a big, modern and international bank to integrate into the renovation of the country, and to affirm its position.

Most importantly, the Bank should care for stabilizing the source of capital for enterprises by coordinating with other banks to create favorable conditions for enterprises to operate well, which will help to develop the economy. President Nguyen Minh Triet also extended his warm regards to Eximbank’s Chief Executive Officer - Mr. Truong Van Phuoc, hoping him to continue to make contributions to Eximbank for its development in the forthcoming time with his talent and enthusiasm.

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, President Nguyen Minh Triet wished all Eximbank’s staff a happy new year and believed Eximbank would grow stronger and fulfill its set forth objectives.