Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – According to a statement released by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade on the afternoon of November 11, within the framework of negotiations for a bilateral reciprocal trade agreement between Vietnam and the United States, the head of the Vietnamese government negotiating delegation, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dhiem, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer held ministerial-level talks in Washington, D.C., on November 10.
This was the eighth direct ministerial meeting between the two countries, followed by formal technical-level talks scheduled for November 12-14 in Washington. In an open, frank, and constructive atmosphere, the two ministers exchanged views on key outstanding issues, identified directions for resolution, and spent time discussing bilateral trade relations.
At the start of the talks, U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer reviewed the work already undertaken by both sides and highly praised the joint statement reached by the two countries on establishing a framework for a fair, balanced, and reciprocal trade agreement, viewing it as an important foundation for rapidly advancing and completing the negotiation process.
Jamison Greer also expressed his appreciation for Vietnam's sincerity and systematic approach to the US proposals, and affirmed the constructive spirit of the Vietnamese negotiating team. He also responded frankly and quite positively to some of Vietnam's suggestions.
Minister Nguyen Hong Dien emphasized Vietnam's determination to establish a balanced and sustainable economic and trade relationship with the United States, and briefed on several recent measures Vietnam has proactively taken to promote bilateral trade exchanges.
Minister Nguyen Hong Dien believes that completing a reciprocal trade agreement will help consolidate bilateral relations, which is in line with the positioning of the Vietnam-US comprehensive strategic partnership. Based on this, Nguyen Hong Dien put forward several suggestions aimed at advancing the negotiation process.
Furthermore, Nguyen Hong Dien suggested that both sides adopt a pragmatic and flexible approach that focuses on the actual interests of both sides. These suggestions were endorsed by US Trade Representative Jamison Greer and referred to the US technical team for study and discussion with the Vietnamese side.
Both ministers agreed that these negotiations are of great significance in resolving outstanding issues and aiming to complete a reciprocal trade agreement that benefits both Vietnam and the United States as soon as possible. (End)
