From November 12-14, in Washington, D.C., under the direction of Minister Nguyen Hong Dien, Head of the Government negotiation Delegation and Chief Trade Representative of the United States Jamieson Greer, the technical round of the Trade Agreement for balanced and fair confrontation between Vietnam and the United States continued to be implemented as planned, striving towards positive results.
After the ministerial-level negotiation session between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien - Head of the Government negotiation delegation and US Trade 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The meeting took place in an open, frank and constructive atmosphere, focusing on discussing bilateral economic and trade relations, as well as implementing the results achieved at the 8th Minister's-level negotiation Session between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Chief Trade Representative of the United States Jamieson Greer on November 10, 2025 to promote negotiations on the counterpartition Trade Agreement.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan discussed a number of issues surrounding the results of the 8th Minister's-level negotiation session between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Chief Trade Representative of the United States Jamieson Greer on November 10, 2025; agreed on a number of contents for the two sides' technical-level negotiation groups to focus on continuing to resolve to ensure the highest results.
This is considered an important next step, setting orientation for technical groups in this negotiation round, demonstrating the commitment of both sides to promote stable, balanced, fair trade cooperation and sustainable development.
US Deputy Trade Representative Rick switzer acknowledged the positive progress in trade policy, institutional reform and international integration commitments of Vietnam as well as the results of recent negotiations, and affirmed that the close cooperation between the two sides will facilitate the negotiation process.
The two sides agreed to continue to closely coordinate and enhance exchanges between technical groups to promote the negotiation process of the Comprehensive Trade Agreement, in line with the direction of the Senior Leaders as well as the Ministers of the two countries, aiming to soon complete the new bilateral trade cooperation framework, contributing to deepening the Vietnam - US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Immediately after the above meeting, the negotiating delegations of the two countries quickly deployed work in each group to negotiate the contents according to the pre-determined plan.
On the same afternoon, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien had a meeting with Mr. Rock bordelon - Chairman and leaders of Charles Paddock and Rodrigo Garza Perez Gulf of America Energy Sourcing LLC (GAES), a US energy corporation, headquartered in Louisiana.
Minister Nguyen Hong Dien also worked with Mr. Joseph (Joe) Damond, President of the Global Chairman of International Trade Policy and Science at Crowell Global Advisors (CGA). He was Deputy Trade Representative of the United States (1989-2001) and Head of the Vietnam - United States Trade Agreement negotiation delegation (1995-1900).
The Minister acknowledged and highly appreciated the proposals of GAES, affirming that Vietnam encourages participation in infrastructure development and the market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and energy in Vietnam.
