New initiatives to expand the u s asean strategic partnership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed relevant agencies of Vietnam and the US work together to complete new cooperation frameworks to lay a foundation for the two sides further promote and deepen bilateral cooperative relations, especially in the strategic fields of science-technology; innovation, green growth; sustainable and green energy transition; response to climate change; and cyber security. PM Chinh, who has been in New York to attend the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, made the suggestion while hosting a reception for US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on September 20. The move aims to realise the outcomes of the recent state visit to Vietnam by US President Joe Biden, he said, hailing the US National Security Council’s support to bolster the Vietnam – US relations over the past years. The PM … [Read more...] about PM receives US National Security Advisor in New York

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and US President Joe Biden at a joint press conference in Hanoi on September 10. (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – The Vietnam visit by President Joe Biden is an historic event and the upgrading of the Vietnam-US relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership is very meaningful, stated US Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham. In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, the US diplomat said that the elevation of the US-Vietnam relationship to the highest level of Vietnam's diplomatic relationship shows the already strong, growing and enduring ties between the US and Vietnam. This is the foundation for a sustainable and win-win partnership with shared opportunities and joint efforts in coping with global challenges in the future, he said. Regarding the potential of cooperation between the US and Vietnam in the coming time, the ambassador said that leaders of the two sides have outlined a broad range of fields where the … [Read more...] about Elevation of relations with Vietnam helps promote US partnership with ASEAN: Diplomat

Chinh, who is on a six-day trip to the U.S, had been invited by the world's largest stock exchange, where, welcoming him, NYSE vice president John Tuttle said: "We are willing to help get Vietnamese businesses listed on the NYSE and cooperate in cross-listing on each other's markets." After a meeting with NYSE executives and writing a comment in the guestbook, the PM stepped up to the podium and rang the bell to mark the start of trading at 9:30 a.m. He said it was an honor to be invited again after the first time in May last year when he rang the bell to close a session. He described the NYSE’s market capitalization of US$40 trillion very impressive. He called on the bourse to inform investors about the favorable investment and business environment in Vietnam based on the "warm" political relationship between his country and the U.S., especially after they upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership during President Joe Biden’s visit to Vietnam on … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM opens New York Stock Exchange trading session

Talking to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel, PM Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, and people of Vietnam never forget Cuba’s wholehearted assistance for Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation, always treasure and stay determined to further intensify the traditional solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, and support the just revolutionary cause of the Cuban people. He underlined Vietnam’s consistent stance of not supporting but demanding the unilateral sanctions against Cuba be removed. The PM held that the two sides should maintain close cooperation to enhance trade and investment links and develop their economic ties on par with the sound political relations as directed and wished by the countries’ Party and State leaders. President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the Cuba - Vietnam relations form a noble symbol of the comradeship and close-knit friendship, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM meets global leaders in New York

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed relevant agencies of Vietnam and the U.S. work together to complete new cooperation frameworks to lay a foundation for the two sides to further promote and deepen bilateral cooperative relations, especially in the strategic fields of science-technology; innovation, green growth; sustainable and green energy transition; response to climate change; and cyber security. PM Pham Minh Chinh, who has been in New York to attend the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, made the suggestion while hosting a reception for U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on September 20. The move aims to realize the outcomes of the recent state visit to Vietnam by U.S. President Joe Biden, he said, hailing the U.S. National Security Council’s support to bolster the Vietnam - U.S. relations over the past years. The PM took this occasion to thank Sullivan for successfully arranging the U.S. President’s visit to … [Read more...] about PM receives U.S. National Security Advisor in New York

Some top international and U.S. firms such as SpaceX, the Coca-Cola Company, and Pacifico Energy are planning to expand their operations in Vietnam, heard the receptions hosted by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for these firms’ leaders in New York City on Wednesday (local time). During these receptions, part of the top Vietnamese official’s ongoing trip to the United States, PM Chinh underlined that Vietnam prioritizes science, technology, innovation, green, digital and circular economic, and research projects. He affirmed that the Vietnamese government always creates favorable conditions for international firms to do business in Vietnam effectively. Speaking at the meeting with the prime minister, Tim Hughes, senior vice president for global business and government affairs at SpaceX, a U.S. aerospace company, run by South African-American billionaire Elon Musk, said that the group highly values Vietnam’s potential for development. Hughes revealed that SpaceX aims … [Read more...] about Major US companies, including SpaceX, aim to expand investment in Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (R) and RoK Ambassador Choi Youngsam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang hosted a reception on September 21 for the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK), Choi Youngsam, who has just begun his term in Vietnam. Noting that the RoK is one of the biggest foreign investors in Vietnam, Deputy PM Quang affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue with drastic efforts to improve the business and investment environment for foreign investors, including those from the RoK, to do business successfully in the country. He proposed that the two countries maintain regular visits and contact at all levels so as to continuously strengthen relations between their leaders, creating the foundation for promoting cooperation across all fields. The deputy PM also welcomed the establishment of a joint working group on climate change, saying that he believes the two sides, with resolve and efforts, will realise … [Read more...] about Deputy PM hosts new RoK Ambassador

At the Vietnam - US defence dialogue. (Photo: nhandan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and US Assistant Secretary of Defence Dr Ely Ratner co-chaired the annual Vietnam – US Defence Policy Dialogue in Washington, D.C on September 19 (local time). Commending positive defence cooperation between the two countries in the past year, Chien and Ratner said post-war recovery cooperation has continued to be a pillar and a bright spot in the bilateral relations, helping build trust and foster mutual understanding between the two sides. Chien took this occasion to thank the US for increasing its non-refundable aid from 183 million USD to 300 million USD for the project to clean up dioxin-contaminated soil at the Bien Hoa Air Base, describing it an important resource to complete the first phase of the project. Vietnam will continue creating favourable conditions for the search for US soldiers missing in action … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US hold annual defence policy dialogue

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - Japan diplomatic relations (September 21, 1973 - September 21, 2023). During the past 50 years, the relations between the two countries have been strengthening and developing in fields. They have become important partners of each other, sharing strategic interests. The bilateral relationship framework has continually been heightened, from a "trusted, long-term stable partnership" (2002) to “Towards a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2006), then to a "strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2009), and ultimately an "extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2014). The two countries often exchange high-level delegations and convene meetings on the sidelines of international and regional conferences, thereby strengthening … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan go together, head to future, reach out to world

During the meeting, part of his trip to the U.S. for the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities, Pham Minh Chinh expressed his pleasure about the important developments in bilateral relations, especially the establishment of the Vietnam - U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development on the occasion of President Joe Biden's recent visit to Vietnam. He thanked the contributions of the U.S. House of Representatives in general and the House Foreign Affairs Committee in particular to the relationship between the two countries. Pham Minh Chinh suggested that the two sides strengthen coordination to early put the new framework of relationship into practice, with a focus on promoting cooperation in areas such as economics - trade – investment, science - technology, innovation, semiconductor collaboration, high-quality human resources training, digital transformation, energy … [Read more...] about Prime Minister receives Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives