Strategically important partner: Vietnam-US upgrading relations is the right decision

On March 25 in Washington DC (USA), Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Secretary of State Antony Blinken co-chaired the Vietnam-US Foreign Ministers' Dialogue.

This is the first ministerial-level dialogue between Vietnam and the US since the two countries established a comprehensive strategic partnership.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that this is an important opportunity for the two sides to review and promote the implementation of the high-level agreement between the two countries.

The US attaches great importance to the comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam, supporting a strong, independent, self-reliant, prosperous Vietnam that continues to innovate and expand international integration. The Secretary of State emphasized the US commitment to implementing the new relationship framework and agreements of the two countries' senior leaders.

Minister Bui Thanh Son agreed with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the significance of the annual dialogue mechanism at the level of Foreign Ministers of the two countries.

The Minister affirmed that the US is a strategically important partner of Vietnam, upgrading the relationship between the two countries is the right decision to demonstrate the strategic vision of the two countries' senior leaders and efforts to strengthen cooperation. work.

Vietnam will continue to work with the US to implement an effective, substantive and stable comprehensive strategic partnership, expanding the space for cooperation to maintain development momentum for decades to come.

The two sides agreed to promote the dialogue mechanism to strengthen close cooperation between the two Foreign Ministries. Effectively implement existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms, including dialogue mechanisms on politics - security - defense, defense policy dialogue, and human rights dialogue; Actively coordinate to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the two countries' normalization of relations in 2025.

The two sides also discussed regional and international issues of mutual concern. Minister Bui Thanh Son suggested that the US continue to play an active role, contributing to maintaining peace, stability, cooperation and development in Asia - Pacific and Indian Ocean as well as in the world.

Secretary of State Blinken emphasized that the US supports ASEAN's central role in the region and will continue to promote cooperation within the framework of the ASEAN-US comprehensive strategic partnership; Support Mekong - US cooperation, response to climate change and UN peacekeeping operations.

The two sides discussed the East Sea issue and agreed on the importance of peace, security, stability, and freedom of navigation and aviation.

On the morning of March 25, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

At the meeting, Advisor Jake Sullivan was delighted with the two sides actively and proactively implementing the comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Advisor Sullivan stated clearly that the US supports Vietnam in developing high-tech fields, energy conversion, responding to climate change, and overcoming the consequences of war...

Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam considers the US a strategically important partner, appreciating the US supporting a strong, independent, self-reliant and prosperous Vietnam.

The Minister suggested that the two sides continue to promote cooperation in all pillars of the comprehensive strategic partnership, with priority given to preparing well for delegation exchanges and contacts between the two countries, especially at high levels. The two countries need to maintain the existing dialogue mechanism and research and open new mechanisms, even on issues that still have differences.

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