Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Đỗ Hùng Việt (R) and Sean Kotaro O’Neill, Senior Bureau Official for the Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the US. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Đỗ Hùng Việt had a meeting with Sean Kotaro O’Neill, Senior Bureau Official for the Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the US, in Hà Nội on April 18, which also saw the attendance of US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc E. Knapper.

Việt welcomed the positive progress in the Việt Nam–US 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 Việt Nam’s desire to work closely with the US to realise the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more practical and intensive way that benefits both nations' people and businesses.

Việt expressed concerns over the US's imposition of high reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese goods. He stressed that the two economies are highly complementary, and affirmed that Việt Nam is ready to closely coordinate with the US 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 US highly evaluates Việt Nam’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 US's support for ASEAN centrality and its active participation in ASEAN-led forums.

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