Receiving the first delegation of its kind to visit Viet Nam in the year marking the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, Phuong underscored Viet Nam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, openness for peace, and cooperation and development, multilateralisation and diversification of international relations; and proactive, active global integration; and being a friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community.
He also briefed the US lawmakers on Viet Nam’s ongoing reforms in various sectors, including science and technology, the growing role of the private economic sector, and law making and enforcement.
The NA Vice Chairman lauded the progress in Viet Nam–US cooperation in the fields of politics, diplomacy, trade, investment and settlement of war consequences, as well as collaboration between the two parliaments.
Calling for deeper inter-parliamentary collaboration, he proposed increasing exchanges between lawmakers of both countries to help strengthen and expand ties within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership. Phuong further requested support from US legislators for the US's recognition of Viet Nam's market economy status.
On tariff matters, Phuong welcomed the outcomes of recent negotiations and urged the visiting delegation to convey to President Donald Trump and the US administration that Viet Nam treasures its relationship with the US and is keen to see continued mutual benefits from bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.
With the complementary nature of the two economies, Viet Nam hopes that both sides will reach mutually beneficial solutions, aiming to build a stable, balanced, and sustainable economic and trade relations that delivers tangible benefits for businesses and people of both countries, he stated.
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| At the meeting (Photo: VNA) |
Congressman John Moolenaar of Michigan, head of the delegation, expressed his appreciation for Viet Nam’s efforts in assisting with the search for US personnel missing in action during the war. He said there remains vast potential for bilateral cooperation, particularly in the spheres of science, technology, economy, trade, and investment.
Moolenaar and other delegates affirmed Viet Nam’s importance as a key partner in the region, voiced their support for the Southeast Asian nation’s proposals to bolster the bilateral ties, and committed to relaying its messages to President Trump and the US government. The delegation also pledged to further promote US congressmen's visits to Viet Nam.
