US recognition of Vietnam’s market economy status and the removal of export control restrictions would help unlock greater opportunities for economic, trade and investment cooperation, said Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc during his meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Hanoi on June 10.
Tuc reaffirmed that Vietnam considers the United States one of its most important partners and wishes to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a substantive and effective manner.
He noted that Vietnam is accelerating economic restructuring, digital transformation, green transition, scientific and technological development, and innovation-driven growth. In this context, it seeks to expand cooperation with the United States on the basis of equality, mutual benefit and respect for each other’s legitimate interests.
Economic and trade ties remain the most important driving force in bilateral relations, the Deputy Prime Minister said. He welcomed long-term investment and business activities by US enterprises in Vietnam and called for close coordination to conclude negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement that is fair, balanced and beneficial to both sides.
Addressing issues of concern to Washington, Tuc stressed that Vietnamese law strictly prohibits all forms of forced labour and that the country is committed to combating intellectual property rights violations.
He also proposed expanding cooperation in science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and high-tech industries.
For his part, Landau said the United States aims to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam across a wide range of areas, including trade and investment, energy, security and defence, science and technology, innovation, critical minerals and aviation.
The US diplomat praised Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements and its increasingly prominent role in regional affairs. He voiced Washington’s support for a strong, independent, resilient and prosperous Vietnam that contributes to regional peace, stability and development.
Both sides agreed to maintain high-level exchanges and regular contacts to strengthen political trust, effectively implement agreements reached by senior leaders and expand practical cooperation.
In the field of security and defence, Vietnam proposed continuing the effective implementation of existing agreements while gradually broadening cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The two officials also exchanged views on regional and international issues. Tuc welcomed continued US contributions to peace, security and development in the region, while Landau reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to working closely with Vietnam on international issues and praised the country’s growing role in multilateral mechanisms.
Both sides expressed confidence that the strong foundation built over the past decades would enable Vietnam and the United States to further expand cooperation in strategic sectors, contributing to peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.
US reaffirms support for a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam
VOV.VN – United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau reaffirmed Washington’s support for a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam, emphasising that the growing partnership between the two countries contributes to peace, stability and prosperity across the region.
