Speaking at the reception, the top legislator emphasised that the delegation's working visit to Vietnam helps tighten cooperation between the legislative bodies and the governments of the two countries, contributing to promoting the Vietnam - US comprehensive partnership substantively and effectively.
NA Chairman Hue expressed his pleasure at the remarkable development of the bilateral relations over the past time, and the results of Vietnam - US cooperation over 28 years, after the normalisation of diplomatic ties, and 10 years of establishing a comprehensive partnership, stressing that economic-trade ties are a pillar and a motivation of the two countries relations.
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NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the meeting. (Photo: Duy Linh) |
The NA leader also called on the US Congress to support the two countries’ parliaments in strengthening cooperation in trade-investment, defence-security, education-training, science-technology and innovation, energy transition and response to climate change.
For his part, Senator Merkley affirmed that the US Congress considers Vietnam as one of the most important partners in the region.
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An overview of the meeting (Photo: Duy Linh) |
He agreed on the importance of promoting meetings and exchange of delegations between the governments and the legislatures of the two countries, especially on the occasion of the 10th founding anniversary of the comprehensive partnership in 2023, as well as maintaining bipartisan consensus in the US to support the relations with Vietnam.
Regarding regional and international issues, the two sides agreed that they have cooperated more effectively within the framework of multilateral institutions, especially ASEAN and related regional mechanisms.
