National Assembly Chairman keen to deepen ties with US
Vietnam hopes to enhance and deepen its relationship with the US on all bilateral, regional and global scales, NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said at a meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry.
NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung meets US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington D.C. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam hopes to enhance and deepen its relationship with the United States on all bilateral, regional and global scales, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said at a meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington on September 9 (Vietnam time).
Chairman Hung said economic and trade cooperation is the highlight in bilateral ties since the normalisation of their relationship 20 years ago, with trade turnover now reaching 40 billion USD. He added he believes their relations will continue to grow.
For his part, Secretary Kerry said the US will work with Vietnam and other countries in the region to conserve and use effectively Mekong River resources. The US will also assist Vietnam in coping with climate change, especially rising sea levels.
According to Kerry, the US is ready to help Vietnam’s NA in building and revising laws in compliance with the 2013 Constitution as well as in humanitarian issues and activities to address war consequences such as clearing minefields and supporting Agent Orange victims.
The two sides agreed to enhance their cooperation towards maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea for the benefit of the region and the world.
The US side expressed support of Vietnam’s stance on dealing with disputes by peaceful means in compliance with basic principles of international law.
Hung and Kerry also agreed that both sides need to push the negotiation on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the approval of the pact after its signing by their legislative bodies for mutual interest.
On the same day, NA Chairman Hung met with US Trade Representative Michael Froman.
The NA leader affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of international economic integration, and the Vietnamese National Assembly is aware of the need to adjust domestic laws in compliance with the guidelines set out by the TPP.
Froman appreciated Vietnam’s dedication to the free trade deal, and said it will benefit all countries involved.-VNA
President Truong Tan Sang has told US Secretary of State John Kerry that Vietnam highly values its ties with the US and considers the country a top partner.
Vietnam and the US adopted on July 7 (local time) a joint vision statement between the two countries on the occasion of the official visit to the US by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong from July 6-10 at the invitation of the US administration.
The statement recognises the positive and substantive developments in many areas of cooperation over the past 20 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and affirms continued pursuit of a deepened, sustained, and substantive relationship on the basis of respect for the United Nations Charter, international law, and each other’s political systems.
NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung left New York for Boston on September 3 (Vietnam time), beginning his official visit to the US after attending the 4th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.
Vietnam witnessed a trade surplus of 14.56 billion USD with the US in the past seven months, according to the latest statistic from the General Department of Customs.
Vietnam wishes to receive additional support from the WB to finalise its market economy policies, NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung told WB President Jim Yong Kim.
According to Decisions No. 1720/QD-TTg, Le Thanh Hai was removed from the title of the Chairman of the city People’s Committee and other positions he once held for violations and wrongdoings while performing his duties.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has highlighted the upcoming exhibition on national achievements on the occasion of the country's 80th National Day as an unprecedented, large-scale event with diverse content, urging all stakeholders to demonstrate the highest sense of responsibility to make it commensurate with 80 years of national construction and defence.
Chien reaffirmed Vietnam’s stance on the settlement of disputes through peaceful measures in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), as well as full implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and early finalisation of a substantive, effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope that Japanese enterprises will continue standing side by side with Vietnam on the development path, thereby benefiting the two business communities, both countries, and their peoples.
The signing of the agreement is part of the efforts to concretise the joint statement issued during the visit to Cuba by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam in September last year.
Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam's spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, expressed her hope that the RoK will share its experience and work with Vietnam to foster closer collaboration in cultural industry.
Eighty years since the historic autumn of 1945, the Vietnamese nation has overcome countless challenges to gain its independence and gradually develop thanks to the revolutionary path that is both resolute and flexible under the leadership of the Party.
Party General Secretary To Lam said since Vietnam and the RoK established their diplomatic ties in 1992 and upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022, they have enjoyed expanded collaboration, delivering tangible benefits to their peoples and businesses.
The state visit to the RoK by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse was a great success, marking a significant milestone and opening a new chapter in the Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
In any circumstances, the Lao People’s Army will always stand shoulder to shoulder with its Vietnamese counterpart to safeguard both nations and nurture their great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
State President Luong Cuong sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Noboa on the occasion of the 216th National Day of the South American country (August 10).
Vietnam and the RoK should maintain regular exchanges at all levels, especially high level, across the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, and people-to-people channels; expand cooperation in diplomacy, national defence-security, economy, and sci-tech; and effectively realise existing cooperation mechanisms and agreements, said Party leader To Lam.
Party General Secretary Lam called on the RoK to help enhance the capacity of Vietnamese firms to integrate more deeply into the global supply chains of Korean companies, and to encourage Korean businesses to expand investment in Vietnam, particularly in infrastructure development, high-tech electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and smart cities.
Vietnamese brides in the Republic of Korea urged educational support, particularly access to Vietnamese language classes for their children, age-appropriate curricula, and resources for single mothers while meeting with Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam.
President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung emphasised that the first visit to the RoK by General Secretary Lam in his capacity as the top leader of Vietnam holds special significance as it creates strong momentum for enhancing mutual understanding, strengthening political trust, and further promoting the RoK – Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the next phase.
The supervision team urged the Government to promptly issue a national human resources development strategy until 2030, with a vision to 2050, and ensure sufficient funding for strategy implementation.
Regarding the East Sea issue, Vietnam reaffirmed its consistent stance of solving all disputes through peaceful means, in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung meets US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington D.C. (Photo: VNA)
