Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception in Hanoion July 2 for former US President Bill Clinton, who spoke highly ofVietnam’s socio-economic development achievements and its increasingrole and position in the region and the world.
Clinton emphasised progress in bilateral relations, especially in thetwo-year implementation of the comprehensive partnership, reaffirmingthat the US treasures and wishes to further enhance its multi-facetedcooperation with Vietnam.
He stressed the needto intensify exchanges of high-ranking delegations, highlighting theimportance and historic meaning of the upcoming US visit by the Partychief.
The Party leader appreciated thecontributions made by the former President and his wife Hillary Clintonto removing trade embargos and normalising and boosting relations withVietnam.
He hailed the support of the ClintonFoundation for Vietnam’s efforts to alleviate poverty, address waraftermaths and protect the environment.
Heaffirmed the Vietnamese Party and State’s consistent policy oftreasuring and enhancing the Vietnam-US relations for the long-terminterests of the two peoples.
Host and guest also exchanged opinions on several regional and international issues of mutual concern.
On the same day, the former President was also received by StatePresident Truong Tan Sang, who spoke highly of joint efforts to surmountwar aftermaths, intensify cooperation in defence security and realisetrade commitments.
He praised the US’s view onresolving East Sea-related issues through peaceful measures viainternational law and by following the Declaration on the Conduct ofParties in the East Sea as well as working toward the formation of aCode of Conduct in the East Sea.
Clinton statedthat the US attaches importance to its ties with Vietnam and willcontinue its assistance for the country across sectors.
Regarding the East Sea issue, he suggest parties involved respecteach other, share responsibility and address dissimilarities throughfull-participation dialogues and avoiding any unilateral actions.
After 20 years of normalised bilateral diplomatic ties, trade hasseen positive growth, Clinton said, adding that Vietnam holds astrategic position and numerous potential for economic development.
He expressed hope for the early completion of negotiations on theTrans-Pacific Partnership agreement, saying that once signed, Vietnamwill see more advantages during economic integration.-VNA
Clinton emphasised progress in bilateral relations, especially in thetwo-year implementation of the comprehensive partnership, reaffirmingthat the US treasures and wishes to further enhance its multi-facetedcooperation with Vietnam.
He stressed the needto intensify exchanges of high-ranking delegations, highlighting theimportance and historic meaning of the upcoming US visit by the Partychief.
The Party leader appreciated thecontributions made by the former President and his wife Hillary Clintonto removing trade embargos and normalising and boosting relations withVietnam.
He hailed the support of the ClintonFoundation for Vietnam’s efforts to alleviate poverty, address waraftermaths and protect the environment.
Heaffirmed the Vietnamese Party and State’s consistent policy oftreasuring and enhancing the Vietnam-US relations for the long-terminterests of the two peoples.
Host and guest also exchanged opinions on several regional and international issues of mutual concern.
On the same day, the former President was also received by StatePresident Truong Tan Sang, who spoke highly of joint efforts to surmountwar aftermaths, intensify cooperation in defence security and realisetrade commitments.
He praised the US’s view onresolving East Sea-related issues through peaceful measures viainternational law and by following the Declaration on the Conduct ofParties in the East Sea as well as working toward the formation of aCode of Conduct in the East Sea.
Clinton statedthat the US attaches importance to its ties with Vietnam and willcontinue its assistance for the country across sectors.
Regarding the East Sea issue, he suggest parties involved respecteach other, share responsibility and address dissimilarities throughfull-participation dialogues and avoiding any unilateral actions.
After 20 years of normalised bilateral diplomatic ties, trade hasseen positive growth, Clinton said, adding that Vietnam holds astrategic position and numerous potential for economic development.
He expressed hope for the early completion of negotiations on theTrans-Pacific Partnership agreement, saying that once signed, Vietnamwill see more advantages during economic integration.-VNA
