Deputy FM receives US Senior Official for East Asia and Pacific Affairs
Viet expressed concerns over the US's imposition of high reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese goods.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet (R) and Sean Kotaro O’Neill, Senior Bureau Official for the Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the US. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Min𓆉ister of Fore꧃ign Affairs Do Hung Viet had a meeting with Sean Kotaro O’Neill, Senior Bureau Official for the Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the US, in Hanoi on April 18, which also saw the attendance of US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper.
Viet welcomed the positive progress in the Vietnam–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly in high-level meetings and exchanges, cooperation in overcoming war consequences, and collaboration in emerging sectors such as high technology and energy.
The Deputy FM affirmed Vietnam’s desire to work closely with the US to realise the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more practical and intensive way that benefits both nations' people and businesses.
Viet expressed concerns over the US's imposition of high reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese goods. He stressed that the two economies are highly complementary, and affirmed that Vietnam is ready to closely coordinate with the US to devise concrete measures that promote stable, long-term and mutually beneficial trade and economic ties, bringing practical benefits to people and businesses of both countries.
For his part, O’Neill reiterated that the US highly evaluates Vietnam’s role and position in the region, and pledged to continue close coordination with the Southeast Asian country to effectively implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Regarding cooperation at regional forums, he reiterated the US's support for ASEAN centrality and its active participation in ASEAN-led forums.
The two sides agreed to closely coordinate to organise activities marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, especially mutual high-level visits./.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the reciprocal trade agreement should include arrangements on tariffs and proposed that technical-level representatives from both countries start discussions immediately.
As Vietnam is a developing country with a transitioning economy, and is still dealing with the severe consequences of war, it hopes to continue receiving support and cooperation from the US, and strengthening and deepening the Vietrnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including maintaining and promoting stable, sustainable economic and trade relations based on equality and mutual benefit, while enhancing cooperation with US investors in the country.
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