Vietnam attaches importance to promoting fair and mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation with the United States.

VTV.vn - Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam is committed to always attaching importance to promoting fair and mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation with the United States.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam is committed to always attaching importance to promoting fair and mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation with the United States - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed the above viewpoint in his speech at the 8th Vietnam - US Business Summit, which took place in Hanoi on the morning of November 12.

Vietnam - US Relations: 'Strategic Trust' , 'Comprehensive Cooperation', 'Win-Win Development' , 'Responsible Partnership' and 'Creating the Future'

Looking back on the 30-year journey of establishing Vietnam-US diplomatic relations, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that this is an act of full effort bring the two countries' relations from confrontation to partnership, from suspicion to friendship trust , from the painful past Present cooperate comprehensive and prosperous future together.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Vietnam - US relationship can be summarized as 5 keyword phrases , that is "Strategic Trust" , "Comprehensive cooperation", "Win-win development" , "Responsible Partners" and "Building the Future".

About Strategic trust , the Deputy Prime Minister said, is strategic trust and only strategic trust has helped the two countries. " Put the past behind, overcome differences, promote similarities, and look to the future" to become a model in international relations.

The two countries' affairs upgrade the relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023 is the most typical evidence, the most outstanding achievement of 3 decades of tireless building of strategic trust between the two sides , in which the business communities of the two countries, especially the US business community, made very important contributions .

About comprehensive cooperation , Deputy Prime Minister's assessment The bilateral relationship has gone beyond the usual bilateral framework to develop comprehensively in all fields from politics, defense, economy, education, culture, science and technology and innovation, health and climate change , overcoming the consequences of war ...

In terms of trade, the United States is the first export market of Vietnam surpassing the 100 billion USD mark and is currently one of Vietnam's largest trading partners.

In field invest, most of the major corporations in the United States are present and invest effectively in Vietnam. The Deputy Prime Minister hopes that US investment will increase further in the coming time.

About win - win development Deputy The Prime Minister emphasized that the Vietnam - US relationship is not a " give - take " or " win - lose " relationship, but a " co-creation - co-development - co-win " relationship .

Both sides have full strengths that can complement and closely support each other's development , including: with the United States strengths in technology, capital, management experience, while Vietnam is a market with a young , high-quality labor force. and important geostrategic and geoeconomic position .

About responsible partner , The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that in the context of a world that is profoundly changing with "global, all-people, and comprehensive" issues , Vietnam and the United States not only cooperate bilaterally, but are also responsible partners, coordinating on regional and global issues to maintain a peaceful and stable environment; build an international order based on rules and fairness; and promote inclusive and sustainable development.

About creating the future , Deputy The Prime Minister emphasized in In the new era - the era of deep connection and integration, the era of smart technology and innovation, the Vietnam - US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has confirmed determine digital cooperation, science, technology, innovation is one of the priority pillars . This is the breakthrough platform to bring relationship The two countries together create a green and sustainable future. in the digital age

To continue to take advantage of opportunities from the Vietnam - US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Deputy Prime Minister proposed five key cooperation orientations for cooperation between the business communities of the two countries - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh

5 directions for cooperation between the Vietnamese and US business communities

To continue to take advantage of opportunities from the Vietnam - US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Deputy Prime Minister proposed five key cooperation orientations for cooperation between the business communities of the two countries for the benefit of businesses of both sides, for the benefit of the people of both countries, and at the same time contributing to fostering the Vietnam - US relationship in the next 30 years.

Firstly, cooperation in semiconductors and high technology , the Deputy Prime Minister proposed that the business communities of both sides cooperate in developing a semiconductor ecosystem, R&D centers, data centers and AI in Vietnam; and strengthen cooperation with leading US corporations.

Vietnam aims to train 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030, forming data and AI centers in key economic regions. The United States has now formed a close-knit network between schools, the State and businesses to support investment in high-quality human resources in Vietnam.

Two is, on clean energy cooperation and Green growth , Deputy Prime Minister proposed that businesses of both sides cooperate in offshore wind power, solar power, hydrogen , energy storage and smart grids; supporting Vietnam to achieve its goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

Three Regarding strategic supply chain cooperation , the Deputy Prime Minister hopes that businesses of the two countries will cooperate to develop flexible and diverse supply chains. durable sustainable; promote regional connectivity, smart logistics, reduce transportation costs. Specifically, expand cooperation with chains such as Walmart and Costco, connecting Vietnamese goods with global value chains.

Fourth, on cooperation in innovation and digital transformation, businesses on both sides need Promote digital trade in services, cross-border electronic payments; cooperate in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing; cooperate with US pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporations to develop a digital health ecosystem and public health care.

Fifth, on educational cooperation - training and technology transfer , Deputy Prime Minister proposed that businesses of both sides cooperate. training technology engineers, semiconductor experts, global management; connecting universities and research institutes of the two countries.

The Deputy Prime Minister said that in a volatile world, only trust can create cooperation, only cooperation can lead to prosperity, and only prosperity can build a sustainable future - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh

5 Expectations for the US Business Community

For the US business community, the Deputy Prime Minister wishes The US business community and government agencies of the two countries continue to actively promote General Secretary To Lam's visit to the United States , creating a breakthrough for bilateral relations, bringing benefits to both countries, including the business community. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the exchange of high-level delegations between the two countries, especially the highest level, helps to orient long-term, stable and sustainable relations.

Deputy The Prime Minister also asked the US business community to continue to have a positive voice so that the Government can USA soon consider recognizing Vietnam as a market economy complete, consistent with development practices, legal environment and Vietnam's international integration commitments.

Together with that, lobby the Government USA soon lift remaining restrictions on high-tech exports to Vietnam (according to the regulations of groups D1, D3 of the US Department of Commerce) to strengthen strategic trust and promote economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. countries , especially cooperation in science and technology, high-tech industries in the coming time.

Deputy Prime Minister calls on US businesses to continue strengthen presence, long-term investment and production expansion in Vietnam - a safe, stable and potential destination in the regional supply chain ; when Investing in Vietnam connects and facilitates Vietnamese businesses to participate in the global supply chain of US businesses.

Deputy The Prime Minister also expressed his hope that the US business community will continue to have active voice to work with the two governments to soon complete and agree on the remaining contents to Signing a reciprocal, fair and balanced Trade Agreement between the two countries .

The Deputy Prime Minister said that in today's volatile world, only faith new cooperation – only cooperate Only prosperity leads to prosperity – and only prosperity creates a sustainable future .

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh

Deputy The Prime Minister affirmed Vietnam pledges to always attach importance to promoting fair and mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation with the United States; Always strive to build the most stable and favorable business environment for the business community in general and US businesses in particular work together, win together, enjoy together, develop together long-term in Vietnam

On the Vietnamese side, the Deputy Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam is focusing on effectively implementing historic policies to build a solid foundation for the country and economy to enter a new era, in which it identifies science and technology, innovation and digital transformation is the most important foundation; continue to proactively and actively integrate internationally ; strongly innovate law-making and law enforcement towards creating a more favorable, open and equal business environment; ensuring national energy security for double-digit growth.

At the same time, develop high-tech industries such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors; create breakthroughs in education and training development ; continue to implement fierce revolution in streamlining the organizational apparatus , focusing on removing the bottlenecks , knot on institutions, human resources and infrastructure, promoting economic restructuring associated with with innovation of growth model, taking science and technology, innovation , digital transformation and cultural values ​​of Vietnamese people is the central driving force for development.

To continue to improve Vietnam's business investment environment , Deputy The Prime Minister said The Vietnamese Government focuses on drastically and synchronously implementing many of the following groups of solutions in the spirit of: 3 principles : " Open institutions, transparent infrastructure, smart governance ".

The Vietnamese government is determined to create institutional breakthrough with spirit " Go early, go first to pave the way for development "; promote seamless infrastructure connectivity between provinces, regions, national and international connections in a synchronous and modern direction, including highway systems, high-speed railways, airports, seaports , developing renewable energy, restarting nuclear energy, Developing a synchronous and modern digital infrastructure , a digital database that ensures " correct, sufficient, clean, and alive " ; innovate smart management thinking in the direction of creative state, pioneering enterprises, public-private partnership; " both tightly manage and create development, mobilizing maximum resources for development ."

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his belief that, with the foundation 30 After years of cooperation, with increasing political trust and the support of the business communities of the two countries, Vietnam and the United States will continue to write a new, brighter chapter in the relationship. Comprehensive strategic partnership - balanced, fair and sustainable - for peace, cooperation and prosperous development of the two countries and the whole world.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son receives US business delegation - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh

With the theme "A New Era of Development for Mutually Beneficial Trade Relations", the 8th Vietnam - US Business Summit was jointly organized by the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Washington to strengthen trade and economic relations between Vietnam and the United States.

Attending the conference were leaders of Vietnamese ministries and sectors, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and the Pacific Michael G. DeSombre and leaders of Vietnamese and US businesses.

Over the past decade, the Vietnam - US Business Summit has transcended the level of a The annual event aims to become a vivid symbol of the stature and significance of the Vietnam - US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership , an important forum for the Governments and business communities of the two countries to jointly nurture aspirations, share visions , propose ideas, recommend solutions and unify actions for a sustainable, inclusive future, " mutually developing, mutually winning " of the two countries.

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