Party official highlights comprehensive, rapid developments of Vietnam-US relations
Politburo member, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Chairman of the Central Theory Council Nguyen Xuan Thang highlighted the comprehensive, rapid developments of the Vietnam-US relationship during his working visit to the US from July 31 to August 4.
Politburo member, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Chairman of the Central Theory Council Nguyen Xuan Thang Thang (centre) and Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung (left) at a meeting with Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell (Photo: VNA)
Washington D.C. (VNA) - Politburo member, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Chairman of the Central Theory Council Nguyen Xuan Thang highlighted the comprehensive, rapid developments of the Vietnam-US relationship during his working visit to the US from July 31 to August 4.
While in the US, Thang met with Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, Senior Advisor to the US President for International Climate Policy John Podesta, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger, and US Department of Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia and the Pacific Robert Kaproth. The Vietnamese official also had discussions with researchers and scholars at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, the Heritage Foundation, the US Institute of Peace, and the Wilson Centre; held talks with representatives of the Communist Party USA; and met the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in the country.
He used the occasion to thank the US government, agencies, partners and businesses for sending condolences to the Vietnamese Party, State and people over the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Regarding the US Department of Commerce (DOC)'s announcement that it has not yet recognised Vietnam as a market economy, he said Vietnam is disappointed about the decision as over the past time, the two countries have seen unprecedented strong developments of bilateral trade and investment ties, and made great efforts in elevating their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Vietnam has met all the six criteria set by the DOC when considering the graduation to a market economy, Thang stressed, suggesting the two sides continue enhancing exchanges.
The US should make objective evaluations, towards recognising Vietnam as a market economy, he said.
Thang also called on the US to increase its investments in potential fields in Vietnam, as well as exports to the Southeast Asian nation, saying this would help reduce the US trade deficit with Vietnam.
﷽ The US representatives shared Vietnam’s concern over the DOC’s decision and affirmed that this will not affect the thriving economic ties between the two countries./.
Vietnam requests the US to continue implementing its commitment to broad, strong and constructive coordination and to soon recognise the market economy status of Vietnam, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has said.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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