During his meeting with Ambassador Jennifer Wicks, General Secretary and State President To Lam extended his congratulations to President Donald Trump and the American people on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Independence Day of the US.
While receiving Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Hanoi on May 20, PM Le Minh Hung affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue to work closely with the US side to soon finalise the agreement, thereby further deepening economic, trade, and investment cooperation as the main driving force for bilateral relations.
The ministerial session was a key milestone in dealing with the pending issues so as to soon finalise an agreement on reciprocal trade that would deliver tangible benefits for both countries.
The joint statement outlines key components of the agreement, with both sides working constructively to address mutual concerns related to non-tariff barriers, reach consensus on digital trade, services, and investment commitments, and engage in discussions on intellectual property, sustainable development, and supply chain resilience.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, Special Envoy of General Secretary To Lam, met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on April 10 as part of the former's working visit to the US.
During the talks, the Party Chief affirmed that Vietnam is ready to negotiate with the US on reduction of tariff rate to 0% on imported goods between the two countries.
During their meeting on September 25, the two leaders expressed their delight over the outcomes of the Vietnam - US comprehensive strategic partnership after one year of establishment.
At the event, held on September 22, Vietnam’s top leader described the Vietnam-US relationship as a rare process and a model for international relations in post-war healing and relations building.