On the occasion of attending the 78th high-level general discussion session of the United Nations General Assembly, on the afternoon of September 19, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received US Trade Representative Katherine Tai.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the occasion of attending the high-level general discussion session of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. VGP photo

At the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh thanked the US Trade Representative for his contributions to the development of bilateral relations between Vietnam and the United States over the past time.

At the same time, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed that the two sides actively coordinate to quickly realize the agreements of the two countries' senior leaders, including the United States prioritizing the promotion of the roadmap for recognition of economic regulations. Vietnam's market economy, further opening the market for Vietnamese goods such as textiles, footwear, and agricultural products.

In addition, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed that the United States properly consider the interests of Vietnamese businesses and not apply trade defense measures against Vietnamese goods on the basis of ensuring balance and equality. equality, mutual benefit.

The Prime Minister also proposed that the two sides create breakthroughs in science and technology cooperation, innovation, education and training; suggested that the United States support Vietnam in building a supply chain related to semiconductor chips.

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai affirmed the meaning and importance of the two countries establishing a comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework, considering this an opportunity for the two sides to work together to promote economic relations. -commerce. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai reiterated her deep impressions when visiting Vietnam and that the visit helped her understand a lot more about Vietnam.

Ms. Katherine Tai affirmed that the United States always considers Vietnam an important partner in the region; wishes to continue promoting bilateral economic and trade cooperation and the US Trade Representative will play a role in continuing to promote relations between the two countries in the coming time.

Ms. Katherine Tai also informed about the progress and hoped that Vietnam would continue to participate in supporting efforts to soon conclude negotiations on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to bring benefits. common to countries and people in the region.