Hanoi always gives high priority to developing its friendship and cooperation with US localities, thus contributing to deepening the relations between the two countries, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung told newly-accredited US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper on March 15.
An overview of the meeting between Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper. (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi always gives high priority to developing its friendshipand cooperation with US localities, thus contributing to deepening the relationsbetween the two countries, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh TienDung told newly-accredited US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper on March15.
Over the past time, collaboration between the Vietnamese capitaland the US has achieved positive results in many fields, including 316.9million USD in the US’s foreign direct investment in the city. Regardingtourism cooperation, Hanoi is implementing the 2019-2024 cooperation programme withthe US Cable News Network (CNN) to popularise the image of Hanoi to US andinternational tourists.
As for cooperation with US localities, the Hanoi People'sCommittee signed a memorandum of understanding to establish friendly andcooperative relations with the Utah state administration in 2017, and is discussingwith the authorities of Los Angeles on the establishment and promotion ofcooperation between the two cities, Dung highlighted.
In 2021, within the framework of US Vice President KamalaHarris's visit to Vietnam, Hanoi and the US Embassy held a ceremony to sign aland lease contract for the embassy’s new headquarters, which has become asymbol of collaboration and helped promote the development of bilateralrelations between the two countries in the future.
The Hanoi leader also showed his hope that Ambassador Knapper,during his new tenure in Vietnam, will act as a bridge consolidating andfostering the relations between Vietnam and the US as well as between Hanoi andUS localities.
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (R) presents a gift to US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper. (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn)
The guest, in his turn, expressed his thanks to Vietnam and Hanoi for supporting his country’s fight against COVID-19, affirming that cooperationin health is a pillar in the bilateral relationship.
He said he hopes Hanoi will soon reopen its schools, and theUS will provide possible support for the city in this issue.
Regarding economic, trade and tourism cooperation,Ambassador Knapper said the US will help Hanoi attract more touristsand investors from his country to Vietnam./.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung on March 8 had a working session with the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and representatives from 50 US firms operating in Vietnam.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will focus on some cooperation fields with the US this year and hopes to receive support from businesses of the country, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai has said when meeting a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Hanoi.
Energy is among potential fields for investment cooperation between Vietnamese and US firms, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announcing that Vietnam gives high priority to sustainable energy development to maintain national energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Pham Tan Cong.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has thanked Merle Ratner, a close and long-time friend of Vietnam, and her family for their tireless contributions to the Vietnam-US relations over the past decades.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
An overview of the meeting between Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper. (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn) 
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (R) presents a gift to US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper. (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn) 
