At a December 16 reception for US Secretary of State John Kerry in Hanoi, Trong  suggested the US enhance cooperation with Vietnam in existing frameworks as well as various fields ranging from economics, trade and investment to science and technology, education and training, healthcare, environmental protection and response to climate change.

 

Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong receives US State Secretary

He asked the US to remove trade barriers and intensify investment in Vietnam, hoping that the US side will continue coordinating with Vietnam to deal with issues related to Agent Orange/Dioxin, bomb and mine clearance and the search for Vietnamese soldiers who went missing during the war.

He also spoke highly of Kerry’s active role in the process of normalizing relations between Vietnam and the US during the past years, as well as strengthening friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding.

In reply, Kerry hailed Vietnam’s rising status and role in the region and the world while affirming the US Government’s desire to further strengthen all-around cooperation with Vietnam and implement the bilateral comprehensive partnership.

He said he hopes the two sides will do their utmost to boost cooperation in economics, trade, education and training, and science and technology.

(VOV)