Vietnam, US to further intensify bilateral relations: Top diplomats
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of shared concern during their phone talks on May 28.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son holds phone talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on May 28 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – VietnameseMinister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and US Secretary of State AntonyBlinken discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international issuesof shared concern during their phone talks on May 28.
Son congratulatedBlinken on the US’s recent successes in curbing the COVID-19 pandemic andinitially recovering the economy and thanked the US Government for practicallyassisting Vietnam in the coronavirus combat, especially in accessing vaccines.
He highly valued Blinken's significant contributions to bilateral relations, expressinghis readiness to cooperate closely with the official to further promote the Vietnam -US comprehensive partnership.
Vietnam will continue makingefforts to achieve stable and harmonious trade ties with the US, and it hopesthat the US will soon conclude the investigations related to the Vietnamesecurrency issue under Section 301, he said.
The minister also spoke highly of the US Government’s investment commitments to the Fulbright UniversityVietnam (FUV) so as to turn the FUV into a leading centre for traininghigh-quality human resources for not only Vietnam but also the entire region.
For his part, Blinkenhighlighted his country’s support for a strong, independent, and prosperousVietnam, noting that the US Department of State will work with relevantagencies to continue bringing the Vietnam - US relations to a new height.
Speaking highly of Vietnam’ssuccesses in coping with COVID-19, he said the US will keep assisting countries,including Vietnam, to access vaccines via the COVAX Facility and partner nations.
He also congratulated theSoutheast Asian country on successfully taking over the chairmanship of ASEAN in 2020,and pledged continued support for Vietnam to fulfill its non-permanent membership ofthe United Nations Security Council for 2020 - 2021.
The US attaches importance toand supports ASEAN’s centrality in the region and the Mekong - US partnership, Blinken said, adding that it wants both sides to continueenhancing coordination in the issues of common concern at regional andinternational mechanisms, thereby helping to consolidate peace, stability,cooperation, and development in the Asia-Pacific region and the world as awhole.
During the talks, the two ministers shared the view that the Vietnam - US relations are growing well invarious areas, based on their respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty,territorial integrity, political regimes, and mutual benefits.
They agreed to continue strengtheningcollaboration so as to help further expand and intensify bilateral relations,with a focus on economic - trade - investment links, settlement of warconsequences, maritime capacity building, science - technology, education -training, COVID-19 prevention and control, climate change response, andenvironmental protection./.
Vietnam and the US have huge potential to boost cooperation in trade and supply chains after COVID-19 is brought under control, experts said at a conference held by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam) on April 28.
A new report finds that 43 percent of US-based respondents cited Vietnam among their top three buying geographies as of early 2021, doubled from 2019, according to Material Handling & Logistics, a US website.
Vietnam’s exports to the US surged 50.1 percent in the first four months of this year, reaching 30.3 billion USD, making the latter the largest export market of the former, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong on May 26 received Jefferey S. Goss, Associate Vice Provost at the Arizona State University (ASU) of the US, who is paying a working visit to the city.
Vietnam welcomes the signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act by US President Joe Biden, which is aimed at curbing violence against the Asian-American community, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son holds phone talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on May 28 (Photo: VNA) 
