In a significant diplomatic engagement in Hanoi, Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng met with Jennifer Wicks, the newly appointed US Ambassador to Vietnam. Their discussions underscored Vietnam’s dedication to enhancing its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the United States, reflecting the growing importance of bilateral relations between the two nations.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng highlighted the United States as one of Vietnam’s key partners and advocated for enhanced collaboration across various sectors, including trade, investment, technology, education, digital transformation, and security. He emphasized the need for both countries to work towards finalizing a fair and balanced bilateral trade agreement, which would provide greater certainty for businesses operating between the two nations.
The meeting also delved into critical areas of cooperation such as defense, cybersecurity, and law enforcement. Humanitarian assistance and addressing the legacies of the Vietnam War were also focal points, with discussions on dioxin cleanup, removing unexploded ordnance, and identifying missing soldiers.
Ambassador Wicks expressed the United States’ commitment to strengthening economic ties and supporting Vietnam’s developmental aspirations. She highlighted the importance of collaboration in education, innovation, maritime security, and addressing regional issues. Furthermore, she pledged to continue joint efforts on humanitarian programs related to war legacy issues and to foster closer people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.