Deputy spokeswoman for the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang (Photo: baoquocte.vn)

Hang said the visit's activities and exchanges aim to deepen bilateral comprehensive partnership for both people’s interests and peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and around the world. Regarding the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)’s letter to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to support pandemic control effort, the deputy spokeswoman said Vietnam welcomed and treasured all support from countries and partners in the joint effort by the international community in pandemic control and prevention. Commenting on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report issued on August 9, she said that given this global challenge of climate change, Vietnam urged the international community to urgently work hand in glove to cope with it. Vietnam is determined and strongly committed to climate change response, including active adaptation and reduction of green house emission in line with its international commitment.