Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam wishes tofurther deepen its comprehensive partnership with the US in a pragmatic andeffective manner in order to contribute to the maintenance of peace, stability,cooperation and prosperity in the region and beyond.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Nganmade the statement while receiving new US Ambassador to Vietnam DanielKritenbrink in Hanoi on January 9.

She said Vietnam, in its foreign policy, alwaystreasures relations with the US. 

The top legislator expressed her satisfaction atthe bilateral growing cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, trade,science, technology, culture, education, defence and security.

She said she believes that the administration of President Donald Trump willcontinue fostering bilateral ties.

Hailing the new and practical progress indefence-security collaboration, NA Chairwoman Ngan said Vietnam will push aheadwith cooperation with the US in non-proliferation of weapons of massdestruction, terrorism and cross-border crime combat, and handling of food,energy and water security issues.

She expected the US Congress and Government toback the advancement of Vietnam-US trade ties and remove the catfish inspectionprogramme of the US Department of Agriculture since its technical barrierscould affect the lives of millions of tra fish breeders in Vietnam.

She called on the US to continue supportingVietnam in increasing capacity for Vietnamese marine police and strengthencooperation in search and rescue, disaster relief, post-war bomb and mineclearance, environmental detoxification, and assistance to people withdisabilities.

Welcoming the positive attitude and standpointof the US Congress and Government towards the settlement of disputes in theEast Sea, Ngan said Vietnam hopes the international community, including theUS, will continue consistent messages and policies to protect peace, stability,security and safety of navigation and aviation in the East Sea.

Sharing views with the Vietnamese leader, the USambassador said the US considers Vietnam one of the most important partners. 

The US Agency for International Development(USAID) in Vietnam has implemented cooperation programmes to support the SoutheastAsian country’s development, he said.

According to the diplomat, the bilateral traderelations are growing strongly with Vietnam being one of the fastest-growingexport markets of the US.

US President Donald Trump’s participation in theAPEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang and his State visit to Vietnam inNovember 2017 reiterated the commitment to enhancing the countries’comprehensive partnership, he noted.

He stressed his support for stronger cooperationbetween the two parliaments and affirmed to boost the bilateral comprehensivepartnership in all aspects.-VNA