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Vietnam ready for long-term cooperation projects with US: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha held a meeting with US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and a delegation from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Hanoi on July 9.

At a meeting between Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and a delegation from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Hanoi on July 9. (Photo: VNA)
At a meeting between Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and a delegation from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Hanoi on July 9. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam stands ready to engage in comprehensive cooperation with the US, sharing both benefits and risks in long-term joint projects on the basis of transparency and fairness, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said at a meeting with US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and a delegation from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Hanoi on July 9.

The Deputy PM affirmed that Vietnam regards the US as a strategic partner in the fields of economy and trade. However, he stressed the need for both sides to continue removing barriers, particularly in trade, investment, and high technology.

Ha called on the US to soon recognise Vietnam as a market economy, which would help facilitate access to advanced technologies, especially in the fields of energy, mining, and strategic industries.

He expressed his hope that the US would support Vietnam’s development of artificial intelligence (AI) through technology transfer, investment, training, and joint ventures, creating a new symbol of bilateral cooperation.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (R) and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper. (Photo: VNA)

Ambassador Knapper voiced support for Vietnam’s development goals, which include becoming a green economy by 2050, achieving high-income status by 2045, and evolving into a high-tech economy. He stated that the US wishes to be a reliable partner and is ready to enhance cooperation in priority areas such as high technology, AI, strategic mineral supply chains, data, and education.

A representative of USAID informed the deputy PM of the agency’s decision to close its office in Vietnam as part of a global restructuring policy from the US Government. However, USAID will continue to transfer key ongoing programmes in Vietnam to the US Department of State. These include initiatives on HIV/AIDS prevention, post-war recovery, environmental protection, and public health.

Deputy PM Ha acknowledged the long-standing and practical contributions of the agency over the past three decades, describing it as a crucial bridge for the countries’ cultural and economic ties and mutual trust. He said that the mission of USAID and bilateral cooperation will continue to be maintained and strengthened in the time to come./.

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