Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth discussed bilateral cooperation during their phone talks on February 7.
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang holds phone talks with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on February 7. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –ꦐ Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held phone talks with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on February 7, discussing bilateral cooperation.
Giang congratulated Hegseth on his appointment as the 29th US Secretary of Defence while reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralisation, and proactive international integration, and being a friend, a reliable partner, and responsible member of the international community.
Vietnam always sees the US as a leading strategic partner, he underscored, expressing his delight over the robust defence collaboration between the two countries over the past time which has expanded across multiple fields in alignment with broader Vietnam-US relations as well as the outcomes of Giang’s official trip to the US in September.
Describing post-war recovery cooperation as a bright spot in the bilateral defence ties, Giang commended the US’ efforts in addressing war consequences, particularly its continued commitment to dioxin remediation at Bien Hoa Airbase, assistance to people with disabilities, bomb and mine clearance, and the search and repatriation of Vietnamese soldiers’ remains. He also acknowledged the two nations' collaboration in locating US servicemen missing in action during the war, underscoring the importance of these initiatives in promoting the spirit of shelving the past and looking toward the future.
Looking ahead, the Vietnamese minister expressed his hope that the two sides will maintain the exchange of high-level delegations as well as existing consultation and dialogue mechanisms, and soon organise the 13th Vietnam - US Defence Policy Dialogue in Vietnam.
As the two countries are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of their relations this year, he called for meaningful defence cooperation activities to celebrate this milestone.
Giang took the occasion to invite Hegseth to pay an official trip to Vietnam this year.
Hegseth, for his part, affirmed that the Trump administration values the cooperation with Vietnam, hoping to further enhance the defence ties, particularly in war legacy remediation, as agreed upon by both sides./.
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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.
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.
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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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