PM receives US National Security Advisor in New York
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed relevant agencies of Vietnam and the US work together to complete new cooperation frameworks to lay a foundation for the two sides further promote and deepen bilateral cooperative relations, especially in the strategic fields of science-technology; innovation, green growth; sustainable and green energy transition; response to climate change; and cyber security.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed relevant agencies ofVietnam and the US work together to complete new cooperation frameworks to laya foundation for the two sides further promote and deepen bilateral cooperativerelations, especially in the strategic fields of science-technology; innovation,green growth; sustainable and green energy transition; response to climatechange; and cyber security.
PMChinh, who has been in New York to attend the high-level week of the 78thsession of the United Nations General Assembly, made the suggestion whilehosting a reception for US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on September20.
The move aims to realisethe outcomes of the recent state visit to Vietnam by US President Joe Biden, hesaid, hailing the US National Security Council’s support to bolster the Vietnam– US relations over the past years.
The PM took this occasion to thank Sullivan for successfully arranging the USPresident’s visit to Vietnam from September 10-11 and the upgrade of thebilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He asked the USofficial to convey General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam NguyenPhu Trong's thanks and regards to President Biden.
He suggested the US side to prioritise accelerating the recognition ofVietnam’s market economy regulations, and not to apply trade defence measuresto Vietnamese products, especially farm produce to avoid affecting livelihoods offarmers, on the basis of ensuring balance, equality and mutual benefits.
The Vietnamese leader also spoke highly of the US’s clear stance on the recentterrorist attack in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, and proposed the two sides towork together to reduce the opposition from reactionary and hostile forcestowards the Vietnamese State and people.
Sullivan, for his part, underlined the significance and importance of PresidentBiden’s state visit to Vietnam and the establishment of the bilateral ComprehensiveStrategic Partnership, describing it as an opportunity for the two nations tobuild a good future together.
The official said he will promote the US’s recognition of Vietnam’s marketeconomy and affirmed that he supports the Vietnam-US stronger cooperation inthe fields of high-tech, green energy transition, response to climate change,education and training so as to develop the bilateral collaboration in a moreextensive, practical and effective fashion.
Sullivan also welcomed Vietnam’s continued participation in discussions andnegotiations within the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
PM Pham Minh Chinh hosts a reception for US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on September 20. (Photo: VNA)
Regarding issues of mutual concern, PM Chinh applauded the US’s promotion ofcomprehensive and responsible cooperation with ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific andIndian Ocean. Meanwhile, Sullivan affirmed ASEAN’s central role and spokehighly of Vietnam’s active role at regional and international forums such asASEAN, APEC and the UN.
The two sides also emphasised the importance of maintaining peace, stability,security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea, aswell as handling disputes via peaceful means and on the basis of internationallaw, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the SEA(UNCLOS), thus contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development inthe region and the world./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Kevin McCarthy – Speaker of the US House of Representatives and Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in Washington D.C. on September 19 (local time).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Vietnam and the US create breakthroughs in cooperation in science-technology, innovation, and education-training at a meeting with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in Washington D.C. on September 19.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in New York on September 20 (local time) to discuss cooperation between Vietnam and the US in economy and finance, and to share views on other issues of shared concern.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh hosts a reception for US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on September 20. (Photo: VNA) 
