Vietnam and the US have become a model in international relations for reconciliation.

Since normalizing relations, signing a bilateral trade agreement, becoming Strategic Partners, and then upgrading to Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships, Vietnam and the United States have been considered a model in international relations.

On the evening of September 22nd, local time, at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a cordial meeting with his American friends.

This is a regular activity of Vietnamese leaders whenever they visit the United States, aimed at expressing gratitude for the valuable support and assistance of American friends during the most difficult times.

According to the Prime Minister, the Vietnam-US relationship has become a model in the history of international relations for reconciliation and cooperation between former enemies, with remarkable progress since normalization in 1995, the signing of the Bilateral Trade Agreement in 2001, becoming a Comprehensive Partnership in 2013 and a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace, Cooperation and Sustainable Development in 2023.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting (Photo: Doan Bac).

The Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam and the United States will continue to cooperate on all 10 pillars of the new framework of relations, bringing benefits to the people of both countries as well as contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and prosperity in the region and the world.

The Prime Minister urged American friends to continue to motivate and inspire the younger generation, contributing even more to fostering Vietnam-US relations in the spirit of respecting each other's institutions and sovereignty.

Our American friends congratulated Vietnam on its successes throughout history, especially the tremendous achievements after 35 years of reform, both domestically and internationally. They believe Vietnam will continue to achieve even greater successes in the cause of national construction and defense, and make even more positive contributions to peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.

On the same day, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with members of the Vietnam Innovation Network in the United States.

According to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, the world is undergoing a period of significant adjustment, bringing many challenges but also many opportunities. This is the reason to promote the establishment of the National Innovation Center and the Vietnam Innovation Network.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with members of the Vietnam Innovation Network in the US (Photo: Doan Bac).

The motto is to catch up, move forward together, and surpass, according to Minister Nguyen Chi Dung. Mr. Dung informed that Mr. Cuong Do, a member of the network and former Global Strategy Director of Samsung, has accepted the role of strategic advisor to the National Innovation Center in the semiconductor and healthcare sectors.

Listening to the opinions, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the need to always be in a state of innovation, because resources originate from thinking and awareness, motivation comes from innovation and creativity, and strength comes from the people and businesses.

Highly appreciating the establishment of the Vietnam Innovation Network, which has received widespread support, the Prime Minister stated that for the network to continuously grow stronger, it is crucial to "harmonize interests and share risks," bringing practical benefits to members and participants.

"Innovation must be linked to practice and must yield higher, measurable results. This is a global trend, therefore we must promote international solidarity and domestic solidarity to create strength," the Prime Minister emphasized.

He suggested that the network's innovation activities should focus on promoting new areas such as digital transformation, green transformation, circular economy, sharing economy, and infrastructure...

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