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FM Bui Thanh Son (R) meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son , who is accompanying Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his US trip, met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington D.C on May 13 (local time). At the meetings, FM Son thanked the US Department of State and the US National Security Council for helping promote the Vietnam-US relations over the years, especially through the close coordination in organising the ASEAN-US Special Summit. The two sides shared pleasure that US President Joe Biden and PM Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting on the sidelines of the summit, during which they engaged in practical discussions on the bilateral relations between the two countries as well as regional and international issues of shared concern. FM Son expressed his delight at the positive development of the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership over the … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son meets US counterpart, National Security Advisor in Washington

Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI – Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn, who is accompanying Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính during his US trip, met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington DC on May 13 (local time). At the meetings, FM Sơn thanked the US Department of State and the US National Security Council for helping promote the Việt Nam-US relations over the years, especially through the close coordination in organising the ASEAN-US Special Summit. The two sides were pleased that US President Joe Biden and PM Phạm Minh Chính had a meeting on the sidelines of the summit. They engaged in practical discussions on the bilateral relations between the two countries and regional and international issues of shared concern. Sơn expressed his delight at the positive development of the Việt Nam-US comprehensive partnership over the years, as seen in mutual … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Sơn meets US counterpart, National Security Advisor in Washington

At the meeting, Son said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who arrived in Washington D.C. the same day, will attend activities within the summit, slated for May 12-13. Vietnam will coordinate with other ASEAN countries to make contribution to the event, he said, stressing that maintaining ASEAN’s solidarity and unity, promoting its centrality,  as well as its stance, principles and common voice, maintaining the grouping’s equal approach in relations with partners, and enhancing substantive, effective and mutually beneficial cooperation should be further affirmed by the bloc. Cambodia – the ASEAN Chair 2022 – said the ASEAN - U.S. Special Summit will be held with diverse activities. Apart from the activities within the framework like a banquet to be hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden and official meetings between leaders of the two sides, ASEAN leaders will meet with representatives from the U.S. parliament and business and political circles, among others. The ministers agreed with … [Read more...] about ASEAN foreign ministers review preparation for ASEAN – U.S. Special Summit

At the meetings, FM Son thanked the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. National Security Council for helping promote the Vietnam-U.S. relations over the years, especially through the close coordination in organizing the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit. The two sides shared pleasure that U.S. President Joe Biden and PM Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting on the sidelines of the summit, during which they engaged in practical discussions on the bilateral relations between the two countries as well as regional and international issues of shared concern. FM Son expressed his delight at the positive development of the Vietnam-U.S. comprehensive partnership over the years, as seen in mutual visits, including that by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in 2021, as well as in meetings and telephone talks between officials of both sides. Therefore, bilateral cooperation in many areas such as economy, trade, COVID-19 prevention and control, education-training, science-technology, climate change … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son meets U.S. counterpart, National Security Advisor in Washington

Foreign resources are key for Vietnam in the process of building an independent and self-reliant economy. Vietnam would continue to open doors for foreign investors in new fields of the stock market, energy transition, digitalization, healthcare, and pharmacy. Overview of the meeting. Source: VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh gave the view during a meeting with major corporations and venture capital listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16. “Vietnam is striving to build an independent and self-reliant economy, focusing on global integration with foreign resources as a key driver,” Chinh said. In this regard, Chinh noted the Vietnamese Government is putting in place measures to ensure a transparent, healthy, and competitive business environment for both local and foreign businesses. “We expect to gain trust and confidence from businesses for Vietnam’s economy, instead of causing concern and troublesome,” he added. Amid the ongoing … [Read more...] about Vietnam opens doors for foreign investors in new business fields: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh addresses the ASEAN - US Special Summit in Washington D.C. on May 13. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s recent working visit to the US is a step to strongly implement Vietnam’s foreign policy , help elevate multilateral diplomacy , and intensify relations with the US - one of the leading partners of Vietnam, an official has said. The high-ranking delegation of Vietnam led by the PM attended the ASEAN - US Special Summit and paid working visits to the US and the UN from May 11 to 17. Talking to the media, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc said the trip with more than 60 bilateral and multilateral activities at different levels helped carry out the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance for peace, friendship, cooperation and development, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations, and comprehensive and extensive international integration. At the special summit marking the 45th … [Read more...] about PM’s working trip to US a demonstration of Vietnam’s foreign policy

The high-ranking delegation of Vietnam led by the PM attended the ASEAN - U.S. Special Summit and paid working visits to the U.S. and the U.N. from May 11 to 17. Talking to the media, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc said the trip with more than 60 bilateral and multilateral activities at different levels helped carry out the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance for peace, friendship, cooperation and development, multilateralization and diversification of external relations, and comprehensive and extensive international integration. At the special summit marking the 45th anniversary of the ASEAN - U.S. dialogue relations, Vietnam played a proactive, active, and responsible part in preparing for and organizing the event and drafting documents. PM Chinh’s speeches at this summit reflected countries’ common attention, highlighted ASEAN’s centrality, and shared the vision for international and regional issues as well as development orientations matching the … [Read more...] about PM’s working trip to U.S. a demonstration of Vietnam’s foreign policy

Japan is asking universities for greater scrutiny of foreign students and scholars to prevent technology leaks to places like China, partly for its own national security but also to safeguard exchanges with U.S. and European universities. While many Western countries have measures to prevent espionage on their campuses with strict screening and penalties for breaches, experts say Japan has been a weak link given its often-unchecked embrace of foreign students. A string of U.S. arrests of Chinese academics in recent years over suspicion of spying was a wake-up call for Japan, officials say. "Around the world, export controls are getting more stringent on foreign nations like China," said a Japanese trade ministry official who helps colleges develop ways to monitor high-risk technology transfers and students. "We want Japanese universities to be trusted for their security and trade controls so that joint research with the United States or Europe can continue," said the official, … [Read more...] about With eye on China, and U.S. ties, Japan’s universities to screen foreigners

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry . (Photo: VNA) Boston (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Boston on May 14 (local time) as part of his working trip to the US. PM Chinh highlighted Kerry’s heartfelt sentiments towards the country and people of Vietnam, as well as his responsibility and enduring contributions to Vietnam-US relations over the past years. He also praised Kerry for his role in building the two-Party consensus in the US in supporting the relationship with Vietnam, especially the settlement of war consequences – part of the process of reconciliation and trust-building between the people of the two countries. Vietnam consistently pursues a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, development, multilateralisation and diversification of relations, and being a good friend and a reliable … [Read more...] about Prime Minister receives US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate

PM Chinh highlighted Kerry’s heartfelt sentiments towards the country and people of Vietnam, as well as his responsibility and enduring contributions to Vietnam-U.S. relations over the past years. He also praised Kerry for his role in building the two-Party consensus in the U.S. in supporting the relationship with Vietnam, especially the settlement of war consequences – part of the process of reconciliation and trust-building between the people of the two countries. Vietnam consistently pursues a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, development, multilateralization and diversification of relations, and being a good friend and a reliable partner of countries worldwide, and an active, responsible member of the international community, the PM affirmed. During the process, Vietnam always considers the U.S. a leading important partner, and wants to work together with the U.S. to promote the bilateral ties on the basis of respect for each … [Read more...] about Prime Minister receives U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate