Vietnam values its comprehensive partnership with the US and considers the country an important partner in its foreign diplomacy, President Tran Dai Quang said.

President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Senator Cory Gardner, Chairman of the US Senate’s Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia

He made the remark while receiving Senator Cory Gardner, Chairman of the US Senate’s Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, in Hanoi on May 28.

Praising his guest’s contributions to the US’s relations with the region in general and Vietnam in particular for peace, stability, cooperation and development, the leader expected the senator to continue helping the ties to grow.

President Quang expressed his delight at upbeat improvement of Vietnam – US comprehensive partnership across all fields as reflected through talks and meetings between their high-ranking leaders.

He specifically pointed to a State visit to Vietnam by President Donald Trump and an official visit to the US by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc last year.

The State leader lauded positive growth of bilateral parliamentary ties and stressed that Vietnam welcomes visits of more US congressmen who seek to explore Vietnam’s culture, land and people and will serve as a bridge for Vietnam – US cooperation.

He suggested the US side carry out measures to increase exports to the Vietnamese market in a bid to improve their trade balance, and clear trade barriers to facilitate the entry of Vietnamese goods into its market. 

He recommended the two nations extend their mutual consultations and information exchange at international and regional forums and within the UN framework, especially on issues of shared concern.

For his part, Cory Gardner informed his guest that during his visit, he planned to have working sessions with Vietnamese agencies to discuss boosters to Vietnam – US ties.

He commended Vietnam’s stance on ensuring peace, security and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea.

As the US Senator of Colorado, he introduced his state’s strength in environmental sector and expressed his willingness to bridge cooperation between Colorado and Vietnam in environmental protection and climate change response. 

He said he supports free trade and increasing Vietnam – US collaboration in mitigating Agent Orange impacts and clearing post-war bombs and mines.

NA Vice Chairman meets with visiting US Senator

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Do Ba Ty (R) receives the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cory Gardner, on May 28 

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Do Ba Ty had a meeting with the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cory Gardner, in Hanoi on May 28.

Welcoming the US delegation’s working visit, the host official expressed his belief that the trip will contribute to enhancing the comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and the US.

He thanked the US for supporting Vietnam in the international arena recently and appreciated its efforts in addressing post-war consequences like the Agent Orange issue and the detoxification of toxic chemicals.

The two countries have had very good initial coordination in defence and security, he noted, adding that their defence ministers met and signed a protocol on defence basing on which both sides have carried out many activities such as rescue exercises at sea and training for Vietnam’s coast guards.

NA Vice Chairman Ty said the countries need to increase mutual visits at all levels while their parliaments’ committees should boost sharing experience in law making and supervision. The two sides also need to strengthen trade cooperation to promote their economic development.

He emphasised that the US Embassy in Vietnam is a bridge helping foster all-round cooperation between the two countries.

For his part, Gardner said his country wants to step up relations with Vietnam in all aspects in the future.

He affirmed that he will continue seeking bilateral and multilateral opportunities to remove trade and investment barriers between the countries and promote Vietnam’s role in the international arena, especially in the ASEAN region.

The US is ready to support and share information in training for the rescue and coast guard forces of Vietnam, he added.

The Senator also asked the Southeast Asian nation to keep close coordination with the US Embassy to tackle trade barriers in order to provide favourable conditions for businesses of both countries.

Vietnam wants to strengthen cooperation with US in regional mechanisms.

Vietnam wants to strengthen cooperation with US in regional mechanisms

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said Vietnam and the US should enhance cooperation at regional mechanisms while receiving a delegation of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Hanoi.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives Senator Cory Gardner, Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy, on May 28 

At the meeting on May 28, the two sides spoke highly of the progress in their countries’ relations, which can be seen in Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to the US and President Donald Trump’s State visit to and participation in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Vietnam.

They also applauded the increase of mutual visits between the two parliaments, which they said has helped boost mutual understanding and cooperation in different fields.

Deputy PM Minh asked the US Congress to step up delegation exchanges at all levels and continue working effectively with Vietnam to promote the focal role of economic and trade partnerships in bilateral links as well as to address post-war consequences.

The US plays an important role in maintaining peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region, he stressed, urging stronger collaboration between Vietnam and the US in regional mechanisms to consolidate the central role and unity of ASEAN and strengthen the ASEAN-US strategic partnership.

Hailing Vietnam’s recent development, Senator Cory Gardner said as Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy, he will work to foster bilateral ties in politics, diplomacy, economy-trade, and security-defence, and share lawmaking experience, thus contributing to the countries’ comprehensive partnership in the time ahead.

Gardner added he will support initiatives to reinforce the US’s connections with the ASEAN region.

He also proposed that the two sides coordinate to address regional and international issues of shared concern, including the maintenance of peace, security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation, and respect for international law in the East Sea.

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