Deputy Prime Minister: Vietnam will continue to increase purchases of American goods, aircraft, and semiconductors

Vietnam will continue to increase its purchases of American goods, especially high-tech items such as aircraft and semiconductors, according to Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son receives US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper on October 23 - Photo: VGP

This information was provided by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son during his meeting with US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper on October 23.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , during the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son proposed that both sides maintain the positive momentum of bilateral relations, including contacts and exchanges of delegations at all levels, especially at the high level.

He affirmed that Vietnam desires closer cooperation with the US in areas of mutual interest within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, especially in science and technology, high-quality human resource training, energy, semiconductors, etc., while continuing to maintain good cooperation in areas such as addressing the consequences of war and building trust.

Regarding the issue of tariffs, Mr. Son highly appreciated the continued cooperation and close exchange between the two negotiating teams. He suggested that the US continue to consider the specific characteristics of the Vietnamese economy during the negotiation of the reciprocal tariff agreement between the two countries.

The Deputy Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam will continue to increase its purchases of American goods, especially high-tech items such as aircraft and semiconductor products. At the same time, Vietnam will continue to expand its market for American goods and create favorable conditions for American businesses to operate effectively in Vietnam.

For his part, Ambassador Knapper emphasized that 2025 is a significant year in bilateral relations, as both sides celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi has been and will continue to cooperate with Vietnamese agencies and localities to organize practical commemorative activities, aiming for a better future between the two countries and their peoples.

He affirmed that he attaches particular importance to promoting exchanges of delegations and contacts at all levels, including high-level ones, thereby maintaining the substantive and positive momentum of relations between the two countries.

Regarding tariffs and trade, Mr. Knapper expressed gratitude to Vietnam for its positive approach, understanding of US concerns, and proactively promoting negotiations from a very early stage.

He affirmed that the US side hopes that both sides will soon finalize negotiations to implement the reciprocal tariff agreement, thereby benefiting both countries.

The U.S. Embassy will work closely with the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries and agencies in the coming period to discuss measures to expand cooperation in all fields, with the desire for a strong, independent, self-reliant, and prosperous Vietnam and a robust Vietnam-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that contributes even more to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.

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