On March 25 in Washington DC (USA), Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Secretary of State Antony Blinken co-chaired the Vietnam - US Foreign Ministers' Dialogue.
This is the first ministerial-level dialogue between Vietnam and the US since the two countries established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said this is an important occasion for the two sides to review and promote the implementation of high-level agreements between the two countries.
The United States values the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam and supports a strong, independent, self-reliant, prosperous Vietnam that continues to innovate and expand international integration. The Secretary of State emphasized the United States' commitment to implementing the new framework and agreements reached by the two countries' senior leaders.
Minister Bui Thanh Son agreed with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the significance of the annual Dialogue mechanism at the Foreign Ministers level of the two countries.
The Minister affirmed that the US is a strategically important partner of Vietnam, and upgrading the relationship between the two countries is a correct decision that demonstrates the strategic vision of the two countries' senior leaders and efforts to strengthen cooperation.
Vietnam will continue to work with the US to effectively, practically, and stably implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, expanding the space for cooperation to maintain development momentum for decades to come.
The two sides agreed to promote the dialogue mechanism to enhance close cooperation between the two foreign ministries. Effectively implement the existing bilateral cooperation mechanism, including the political-security-defense dialogue mechanism, defense policy dialogue, and human rights dialogue; actively coordinate to organize the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the two countries in 2025.
The two sides also discussed regional and international issues of mutual concern. Minister Bui Thanh Son suggested that the US continue to play an active role in contributing to maintaining peace, stability, cooperation and development in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean as well as in the world.
Secretary Blinken emphasized that the US supports ASEAN's central role in the region and will continue to promote cooperation within the framework of the ASEAN-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; supports Mekong-US cooperation, climate change response and UN peacekeeping operations.
The two sides discussed the East Sea issue and agreed on the importance of peace, security, stability, and freedom of navigation and aviation.
On the morning of March 25, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
At the meeting, Advisor Jake Sullivan was pleased with the two sides' active and proactive implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam considers the US a partner of strategic importance and appreciates the US's support for a strong, independent, self-reliant and prosperous Vietnam.
The Minister suggested that both sides continue to promote cooperation in all pillars of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, prioritizing the preparation of delegation exchanges and contacts between the two countries, especially at high levels. The two countries need to maintain the existing dialogue mechanism and consider opening new mechanisms, even on issues that still differ.
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