Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, now on a working visit to the US and the United Nations, received US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington DC in May 13 morning (local time).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, now ona working visit to the US and the United Nations, received US Secretary ofState Antony Blinken in Washington DC in May 13 morning (local time).
The PM congratulated the US for its timely response to theCOVID-19 pandemic and successfully bringing the life back to normal, andthanked the government and people for providing Vietnam with nearly 40 millionvaccine doses at a point of time when Vietnam was in difficulty.
On bilateral relations, the PM stressed they have a specialhistory. Going through upheavals, they have now achieved long and positiveprogress, in which the historical visit to the US 7 years ago by Party GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong laid a firm foundation and created a basis for theVietnam-US comprehensive partnership to develop intensively and extensively, inthe principle of respect to each other’s political institutions, independence,sovereignty and territorial integrity, for the sake of peace, cooperation anddevelopment in the region and the world over, bringing about practical benefitsto the two peoples.
PM Chinh affirmed the US is one of Vietnam’s partners of thetop importance, and spoke highly of the country’s policy of supporting Vietnampowerful, independent and prosperous. He welcomed positive achievements in thebilateral relations over the recent past, and asked the US to continue pushingthe activities of cooperation with and support to Vietnam in various fields.
Agreeing with Chinh’s opinions on the positive growth and potential of theVietnam – US relations, Blinken reiterated that the US supports Vietnam strong,independent and prosperous.
He stated the US considers the issue of overcoming the war consequencesone of high priorities in its relations with Vietnam and will continue to workclosely with the Southeast Asian nation in this field.
Congratulating Vietnam on its achievements in the COVID-19 fight, the diplomat said he hopes Vietnam will continue toactively join the international efforts in controlling the disease.
He welcomed Vietnam's commitments at the 26th United NationsClimate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), affirming that the US will assist the country in implementing them.
The two also exchanged ideas on regional and internationalmatters of common interests, with the PM welcoming the organisationof the ASEAN-US Special Summit as contributing to strengthening the comprehensiveand responsible cooperation between the two sides in particular and between theAsia-Pacific and the Indian Ocean regions in general.
They agreed to emphasise the importance of ensuring peace,freedom, security and safety of navigation and aviation in the East Sea; and ofsettling disputes by peaceful means on the basis of international law,including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), helping maintaing peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region andthe world over./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Chief Executive Officer of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Scott A. Nathan on May 12 (US time) as part of his trip to the US.
Cooperation activities between Vietnam and the US continue to develop deeply in all fields, particularly in investment and finance, with businesses of the two countries playing a very important role, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with US President Joe Biden on May 12 (US time) as part of his trip to the US for the ASEAN-US Special Summit held in Washington D.C.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) had a meeting with the US business community on May 12 (US time) within the framework of the ASEAN-US Special Summit.
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 Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Photo: VNA) 
