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 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and ForeignMinister Pham Binh Minh said Vietnam and the US should enhance cooperation atregional mechanisms while receiving a delegation of the Subcommittee on EastAsia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy of the US SenateForeign Relations Committee in Hanoi.
At the meeting on May 28, the two sides spokehighly of the progress in their countries’ relations, which can be seen in PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to the US and President Donald Trump’sState visit to and participation in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Vietnam.
They also applauded the increase of mutualvisits between the two parliaments, which they said has helped boost mutualunderstanding and cooperation in different fields.
Deputy PM Minh asked the US Congress to step updelegation exchanges at all levels and continue working effectively withVietnam to promote the focal role of economic and trade partnerships inbilateral links as well as to address post-war consequences.
The US plays an important role in maintainingpeace, stability, cooperation and development in the region, he stressed, urgingstronger collaboration between Vietnam and the US in regional mechanisms to consolidatethe central role and unity of ASEAN and strengthen the ASEAN-US strategicpartnership.
Hailing Vietnam’s recent development, SenatorCory Gardner said as Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific andInternational Cybersecurity Policy, he will work to foster bilateral ties inpolitics, diplomacy, economy-trade, and security-defence, and share lawmakingexperience, thus contributing to the countries’ comprehensive partnership inthe time ahead.
Gardner added he will support initiatives toreinforce the US’s connections with the ASEAN region.
He also proposed that the two sides coordinateto address regional and international issues of shared concern, including themaintenance of peace, security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation,and respect for international law in the East Sea.-VNA
The relationship between Vietnam and the US continues to develop effectively in many areas, of which economic and trade cooperation is one of the focuses, said Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue.
The US will continue fostering cooperation with Vietnam in defence, search and rescue, disaster relief, maritime security, peacekeeping, and war aftermath settlement, said US Secretary of Defence James Mattis.
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Vietnam values its comprehensive partnership with the US and considers the country an important partner in its foreign diplomacy, President Tran Dai Quang said.
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.
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The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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 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 (Photo: VNA) 
