Vietnam plans to develop a comprehensive, long-term and win-win relationship with the US, actively contributing to peace, prosperity and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at a dinner party hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce and the US-ASEAN Business Council (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam plans to develop a comprehensive, long-term andwin-win relationship with the US, actively contributing to peace, prosperityand development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc made the statement in Washington D.C on May 31(local time) while meeting with US politicians and scholars at the HeritageFoundation, the world’s leading institution on independent policy researchwhich has significant influence on the US’s policy outlining.
In his speech, he affirmed that Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership relationswere built on the spirit of “independence” demonstrated in the US Declarationof Independence adopted in 1776 and Vietnam’s Declaration of Independence in1945.
The two countries share mutual benefits on security and prosperity inAsia-Pacific, he stressed, adding they are enjoying sound collaboration acrossthe fields of economy-trade-investment, education, tourism, defence andsecurity.
Two-way trade in 2016 reached 50 billion USD, 100 times higher than in 1995 andthe US is one of 10 largest investors in Vietnam. Some 21,000 Vietnamesestudents are pursuing their study in the American country.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc valued US politicians and scholars’ support forthe settlement of East Sea disputes by peaceful means, in line withinternational law, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS); respect for diplomatic and legal processes without using force orthreatening to use force; full and effective implementation of the Declarationon the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) towards the early formation ofa Code of Conduct (COC) in the waters.-VNA
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Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and US President Donald Trump discussed measures to develop the two countries’ relations in a more substantive manner during their talks at the White House, Washington DC, on May 31 (local time).
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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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at a dinner party hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce and the US-ASEAN Business Council (Photo: VNA) 
