President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Senator Cory Gardner, Chairman of the US Senate’s Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam values itscomprehensive partnership with the US and considers the country an importantpartner in its foreign diplomacy, President Tran Dai Quang said.
He made the remark while receiving Senator Cory Gardner, Chairman of the US Senate’sForeign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and InternationalCybersecurity Policy, in Hanoi on May 28.
Praising his guest’s contributions to theUS’s relations with the region in general and Vietnam in particular for peace,stability, cooperation and development, the leader expected the senator tocontinue helping the ties to grow.
President Quang expressed his delight atupbeat improvement of Vietnam – US comprehensive partnership across all fieldsas reflected through talks and meetings between their high-ranking leaders.
He specifically pointed to a State visit toVietnam by President Donald Trump and an official visit to the US by PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc last year.
The State leader lauded positive growth ofbilateral parliamentary ties and stressed that Vietnam welcomes visits of moreUS congressmen who seek to explore Vietnam’s culture, land and people and willserve as a bridge for Vietnam – US cooperation.
He suggested the US side carry out measuresto increase exports to the Vietnamese market in a bid to improve their tradebalance, and clear trade barriers to facilitate the entry of Vietnamese goods intoits market.
He recommended the two nations extend theirmutual consultations and information exchange at international and regionalforums and within the UN framework, especially on issues of shared concern.
For his part, Cory Gardner informed hisguest that during his visit, he planned to have working sessions withVietnamese agencies to discuss boosters to Vietnam – US ties.
He commended Vietnam’s stance on ensuringpeace, security and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea.
As the US Senator of Colorado, he introducedhis state’s strength in environmental sector and expressed his willingness to bridgecooperation between Colorado and Vietnam in environmental protection andclimate change response.
He said he supports free trade andincreasing Vietnam – US collaboration in mitigating Agent Orange impacts andclearing post-war bombs and mines.-VNA
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