Deputy FM receives U.S. Senior Official for East Asia and Pacific Affairs

Viet welcomed the positive progress in the Vietnam-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly in high-level meetings and exchanges, cooperation in overcoming war consequences, and collaboration in emerging sectors such as high technology and energy.

The Deputy FM affirmed Vietnam’s desire to work closely with the U.S. to realize the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more practical and intensive way that benefits both nations' people and businesses.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet (right) and Sean Kotaro O’Neill, Senior Bureau Official for the Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S

Viet expressed concerns over the U.S.'s imposition of high reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese goods. He stressed that the two economies are highly complementary, and affirmed that Vietnam is ready to closely coordinate with the U.S. to devise concrete measures that promote stable, long-term and mutually beneficial trade and economic ties, bringing practical benefits to people and businesses of both countries.

For his part, O’Neill reiterated that the U.S. highly evaluates Vietnam’s role and position in the region, and pledged to continue close coordination with the Southeast Asian country to effectively implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Regarding cooperation at regional forums, he reiterated the U.S.'s support for ASEAN centrality and its active participation in ASEAN-led forums.

The two sides agreed to closely coordinate to organize activities marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, especially mutual high-level visits.

Source: VNA