The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that on September 25, 2024, on the occasion of the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by General Secretary and President To Lam attending the Future Summit, 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, working in the US, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had a meeting with US Deputy National Security Advisor Jonathan Finer.
At the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Deputy National Security Advisor Jonathan Finer expressed their delight at the development momentum and positive progress in all areas that the Vietnam-US relationship has achieved after one year of upgrading to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam considers the US a partner of strategic importance and wishes to continue to deepen, effectively, stably and sustainably develop the bilateral relationship with the US on the basis of respecting independence, sovereignty and the basic principles of bilateral relations, bringing benefits to the people of both countries and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Bui Thanh Son suggested that the two sides should continue to increase contacts and delegation exchanges, especially at high levels, and suggested that the National Security Council and relevant agencies of the two sides coordinate closely to prepare for activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025; promote economic - trade - investment cooperation, science - technology and innovation, as well as other areas of cooperation within the framework of the new relationship.
US Deputy National Security Advisor Jonathan Finer acknowledged and appreciated the opinions of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, and reaffirmed the Administration's strong support for promoting the Vietnam - US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, consistently supporting a strong, independent, self-reliant and prosperous Vietnam.
Mr. Jonathan Finer also agreed and said that the US will continue to pay attention to dedicating resources to support Vietnam in overcoming the consequences of war, high-tech cooperation, developing high-quality human resources, etc.
The two sides also discussed international and regional issues of mutual concern, including Mekong cooperation and climate change response, and agreed on the importance of maintaining peace, security, stability, and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea.
