Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (R) welcomes US State Secretary John Kerry (Photo:VGP)

(VOV) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and US State Secretary John Kerry have expressed satisfaction with the positive development of Vietnam-US relations at Monday’s meeting in Hanoi.

Dung affirmed Vietnam’s willingness to closely work with the US in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Process (TPP) negotiation process, suggesting that there should be flexibility in line with the development level of each nation and the TPP leaders’ vision of moving towards a mutually beneficial and fair agreement for all members.

Dung hailed the US’ efforts to support Vietnam in coping with climate change while asking it to help countries with environmental protection, response to climate change and management of the Mekong River resource for the goal of sustainable growth and long-term stability in the region.

On the East Sea issue, the Vietnamese government leader praised the US for supporting ASEAN and Vietnam’s stance on peaceful settlement of East Sea disputes in accordance with international law including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) toward formulating a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).