Deputy spokeswoman: Vietnam ready to cooperate with US
Deputy spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang has said Vietnam wishes and stays ready to cooperate with US President Joe Biden's administration to continue deepening bilateral ties in an effective and sustainable manner, for the sake of peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
The US supports the building of Son Thuy preschool in Quang Binh province (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy spokeswoman ofthe Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang has said Vietnam wishes and staysready to cooperate with US President Joe Biden's administration to continuedeepening bilateral ties in an effective and sustainable manner, for the sakeof peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Commentingon Vietnam-US ties at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on March23, Hang said since its establishment a decade ago, the Vietnam-US comprehensivepartnership has developed extensively, effectively and substantially in bilateral,regional and international aspects. The two countries have maintained contacts, dialoguesand exchange of delegations at all levels, especially high-level visits.
In joint statements and meetings between the two countries’leaders, Vietnam and the US consistently affirmed their commitment torespecting the United Nations Charter, international law, as well as independence,sovereignty, territorial integrity and political regime of each other. The USrepeatedly expressed its support for a strong, independent andprosperous Vietnam. Economic, trade, and investment cooperation has been anotable bright spot, with two-way trade reaching 123 billion USD in 2022, fourtimes higher than that in 2013. The US has become Vietnam's first export marketsurpassing 100 billion USD in turnover while Vietnam has become the eighthlargest trade partner of the US, she said.
According to her, the US's foreign direct investment in Vietnamreached 11.4 billion USD, placing the US at the 11th place amongcountries investing directly in Vietnam. Recently, a big US business delegationvisited Vietnam. In addition to economy, trade and investment, positive progresshas also been seen in other areas like COVID-19 response, post-pandemicrecovery, sci-tech, education and environment. The US continues working withVietnam in dealing with war consequences, improving legal enforcement capability atsea, and joining United Nations peacekeeping operations.
The twosides have been working mo♔re and more effectively at multilateral forums suchas ASEAN, the United Nations, APEC, the Mekong sub-region to address regionaland global issues of common concern related to sustainable development andclimate change, she said./.
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Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy held a working session in Hanoi on March 23 with a business delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) led by the council's President and CEO Ted Osius who are on a working visit to Vietnam from March 21-23.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
The US supports the building of Son Thuy preschool in Quang Binh province (Photo: VNA) 
