Deputy FM Dang Hoang Giang receives a delegation of US Congressional Assistants to strengthen Vietnam-US parliamentary cooperation
WVR - On July 31, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang received a delegation of US Congressional Assistants led by Mr. Lindsay Mark Lewis, Executive Director of the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) during their visit to Vietnam.
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| Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang received a delegation of US Congressional Assistants led by Mr. Lindsay Mark Lewis, Executive Director of the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), during their visit and work in Vietnam. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
At the meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister Giang warmly welcomed the delegation’s visit to Vietnam at a particularly meaningful time, coinciding with the two countries' 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (1995–2025) and the second anniversary of the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2023–2025).
He affirmed that the Vietnam–United States relationship has continued to develop positively across multiple areas. Both sides have maintained regular contacts and delegation exchanges at various levels, especially at the high level, while actively coordinating to resolve outstanding issues, including concerns related to economics, trade, and investment.
The Deputy Foreign Minister highly appreciated the role of the U.S. Congress and the bipartisan support from both the Democratic and Republican parties for the development of Vietnam - U.S. relations, especially the quiet yet meaningful contributions of Congressional Assistants in promoting bilateral cooperation based on mutual understanding and respect.
Highlighting the strategic importance of cooperation in overcoming the war consequences, the Deputy Foreign Minister expressed his appreciation to the United States for maintaining significant support in this area, which helps build trust and lays a long-term foundation for the development of bilateral relations.
In that spirit, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang called on the U.S. Congressional Assistants to continue paying attention to and supporting the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of Vietnam-U.S. relations. This includes practical matters such as moving toward a fair and balanced trade agreement, early recognition of Vietnam's market economy status, and removing Vietnam from the D1-D3 list related to U.S. strategic export controls.
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| Reaffirming that Vietnam always attaches importance to its relationship with the United States, Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang expressed his hope that this relationship will continue to develop strongly and stably, bringing practical and effective benefits to the people and businesses of the two countries, for peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
The Deputy Foreign Minister also expressed his desire to further strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, promote exchanges between Congressional Committees, and expand cooperation in areas where Vietnam has needs and the United States has strengths, such as science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and education and training.
For his part, Mr. Lindsay Mark Lewis and the Congressional Assistants expressed their appreciation to Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang for taking the time to receive the delegation. They affirmed that the U.S. Congress, including both parties, strongly supports the enhancement of relations with Vietnam.
The delegates expressed their impression of Vietnam’s dynamic and comprehensive development achievements and appreciated Vietnam’s increasingly important role in the region and on the international stage. The delegation particularly emphasized the leading role of economic, trade, and investment cooperation, which currently serves as the main pillar driving the substantive and effective development of the bilateral relationship.
Acknowledging the proposals from the Vietnamese side, the Congressional Assistants committed to continuing their efforts to promote comprehensive bilateral relations, especially in strategic areas aligned with the long-term interests of the peoples of both countries. In that context, inter-parliamentary relations continue to be identified as an important channel for dialogue and cooperation in the time to come.
