Vietnam, US work towards stronger comprehensive partnership

During the meeting, both sides showed their elation at the strong development of bilateral relations in recent times, whilst consenting to enhance economic and trade pillars in the bilateral relationship, especially co-operation in energy, agriculture, and tourism.

Senator Sullivan affirmed that Alaska is keen to expand co-operation in liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade with the nation.

Ambassador Ngoc expressed his appreciation for the US Government's decision to include Vietnam in their list of recipients who will receive support in terms of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines.

He went on to express his hope that the Senator, together with the US Senate, parliament, and Government, will pay greater attention to the wider world, thereby making it possible for Vietnam to gain early access to vaccines.

In response, Senator Sullivan expressed his special affection for Vietnam and his deep impressions from his previous visit to the country. He said he looks forward to returning to the nation in the future and is very interested in helping Vietnamese efforts in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.

Both sides highlighted the importance of maintaining constructive dialogues as a means of settling differences between both sides.

The Vietnamese diplomat stated his wish for the US Trade Representative (USTR)'s investigation under Act 1974's Section 301 to not cause adverse actions against Vietnam and ongoing economic co-operation between the two countries.

Regarding regional issues of common concern, Ambassador Ngoc suggested that Senator Sullivan and the US Senate take devote the necessary resources to effectively implement the Mekong-US partnership.

They shared the view that the US should continue playing a constructive role in and contributing to maintaining peace, stability, co-operation, and development, along with a rules-based order in the East Sea and the Indo-Pacific region.