National Assembly Chairman keen to deepen ties with US
Vietnam hopes to enhance and deepen its relationship with the US on all bilateral, regional and global scales, NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said at a meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry.
NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung meets US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington D.C. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam hopes to enhance and deepen its relationship with the United States on all bilateral, regional and global scales, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said at a meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington on September 9 (Vietnam time).
Chairman Hung said economic and trade cooperation is the highlight in bilateral ties since the normalisation of their relationship 20 years ago, with trade turnover now reaching 40 billion USD. He added he believes their relations will continue to grow.
For his part, Secretary Kerry said the US will work with Vietnam and other countries in the region to conserve and use effectively Mekong River resources. The US will also assist Vietnam in coping with climate change, especially rising sea levels.
According to Kerry, the US is ready to help Vietnam’s NA in building and revising laws in compliance with the 2013 Constitution as well as in humanitarian issues and activities to address war consequences such as clearing minefields and supporting Agent Orange victims.
The two sides agreed to enhance their cooperation towards maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea for the benefit of the region and the world.
The US side expressed support of Vietnam’s stance on dealing with disputes by peaceful means in compliance with basic principles of international law.
Hung and Kerry also agreed that both sides need to push the negotiation on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the approval of the pact after its signing by their legislative bodies for mutual interest.
On the same day, NA Chairman Hung met with US Trade Representative Michael Froman.
The NA leader affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of international economic integration, and the Vietnamese National Assembly is aware of the need to adjust domestic laws in compliance with the guidelines set out by the TPP.
Froman appreciated Vietnam’s dedication to the free trade deal, and said it will benefit all countries involved.-VNA
President Truong Tan Sang has told US Secretary of State John Kerry that Vietnam highly values its ties with the US and considers the country a top partner.
Vietnam and the US adopted on July 7 (local time) a joint vision statement between the two countries on the occasion of the official visit to the US by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong from July 6-10 at the invitation of the US administration.
The statement recognises the positive and substantive developments in many areas of cooperation over the past 20 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and affirms continued pursuit of a deepened, sustained, and substantive relationship on the basis of respect for the United Nations Charter, international law, and each other’s political systems.
NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung left New York for Boston on September 3 (Vietnam time), beginning his official visit to the US after attending the 4th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.
Vietnam witnessed a trade surplus of 14.56 billion USD with the US in the past seven months, according to the latest statistic from the General Department of Customs.
Vietnam wishes to receive additional support from the WB to finalise its market economy policies, NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung told WB President Jim Yong Kim.
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.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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 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.
NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung meets US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington D.C. (Photo: VNA)
