Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan had a meeting in Hanoi on May 6 with a delegation from the House of Representatives at the US Congress, led by Matt Salmon, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific of the House’s Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Salmon lauded Vietnam ’s impressive progress across a number of fields as well as the rising position of Vietnam in the regional and global arena.

He stated that the US attaches importance to implementing the comprehensive partnership with Vietnam , expressing his belief that the ties would continue to flourish.

For his part, Quan held that growth of the Vietnam-US ties over the past two decades have brought practical benefits to both peoples, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

He proposed that the US continue strengthening its coordination with Vietnam in resolving war aftermaths while fostering broadened bilateral collaboration. He also suggested that the US House of Representatives support and work for the early conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations.

During the meeting, both host and guest shared opinions on regional and international issues of mutual concern.

NA Chairman receives US Congress official

The US Congress is ready to share its law making experiences with Vietnam and back Vietnam’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, said the Chairman of the Sub-committee on Asia and the Pacific under the US House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee Matt Salmon.

Meeting National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung in Hanoi on May 6, Salmon agreed with his host’s suggestions on strengthening bilateral cooperation and delivering on government-level commitments.

He said the Vietnamese legislature plays an important role in lawmaking and the national reform cause.

The host hailed the US government and Congress for their active efforts to address war consequences in Vietnam, especially in dealing with Agent Orange/dioxin.

He thanked the US Congress for its concern about and positive response in maintaining peace, security and stability in Asia, and hoped that both countries will continue their mutual support at international parliamentary forums.

VNA