Prime Minister receives US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received visiting US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Hanoi on September 9, expressing Vietnam’s wish to cooperate with the US in climate change response in a way that suits the Southeast Asian country’s socio-economic conditions.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry at their meeting in Hanoi on September 9 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receivedvisiting US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Hanoi onSeptember 9, expressing Vietnam’s wish to cooperate with the US in climate changeresponse in a way that suits the Southeast Asian country’s socio-economicconditions.
The host leader shared his guest’s view that the two countries’comprehensive partnership is increasingly substantive and stable on the basisof respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity,and political regimes.
He spoke highly of US President Joe Biden and Special EnvoyKerry’s efforts to help with global endeavours to improve the awareness of and actionsin climate change response.
Highlighting Vietnam’s great potential for developing renewableenergy, PM Chinh called for the US’s assistance for the country in this field.
He said climate change is a global issue needing global andpeople-centred solutions while just energy transition is required. Meanwhile, Vietnamis taking strong measures to promote green growth and climate change response.
Calling for the US’s support for Vietnam in the areas, theGovernment leader asked the North American country to help encourageorganisations to assist Vietnam through concrete programmes and projects suchas those on preventing subsidence caused by climate change in the Mekong Deltaand boosting energy transition.
For his part, Kerry said the US consistently attaches importanceto relations with Vietnam; supports the latter to play a proactive role in theregion and respond to international issues, including climate change; andhighly values Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
The US will continue enhancing cooperation with and assistancefor developing countries, including Vietnam, to cope with climate change,especially in the development of clean energy and sustainable infrastructure, andthe smart management of water resources and other resources in the ecosystem,he went on.
The Special Envoy affirmed that as a long-standing friend ofVietnam, he will support the continued reinforcement of ties with the countryin realising the commitments made at the 26th United Nations ClimateChange Conference (COP26) as well as coming meetings of the parties to the UN FrameworkConvention on Climate Change./.
Ahead of US President Joe Biden’s State visit to Vietnam on September 10-11, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung has expressed his belief that the trip will create a new impetus for bilateral relations to reach a new height.
The US is currently one of the largest trading partners of Vietnam, and the coming State visit by President Joe Biden is expected to help further promote bilateral trade links.
US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will pay a State visit to Vietnam from Sept. 10-11, made at the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Twenty-eight years since the official establishment of diplomatic relations and 10 years since the establishment of the Comprehensive Partnership, Vietnam-US ties have seen comprehensive, substantive, and in-depth progress.
US President Joe Biden’s State visit to Vietnam will be an important milestone for both countries and help elevate bilateral relations to a new height, said Le Thu Ha, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA)’s Committee for External Relations and deputy head of the Vietnam - US Friendship Parliamentarians Group.
Vietnam and the US have achieved many positive achievements in bilateral relations since the normalisation of relations in 1995 and after 10 years of their comprehensive partnership (2013-2023), said former US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry at their meeting in Hanoi on September 9 (Photo: VNA) 
