The 13th Vietnam-US Political, Security, and Defense Dialogue. Photo: baoquocte.vn

This was the first dialogue of its kind after the two countries upgraded their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in September 2023.

Ngoc affirmed that Vietnam considers the US as a partner of strategic importance and welcomed the US's commitment to support a strong, independent, self-reliant, and prosperous Vietnam. He proposed the two sides enhance coordination to develop the comprehensive strategic partnership framework in a deep, practical and stable manner.
Jenkins said the US is committed to maintaining resources for collaborating with and supporting Vietnam in addressing the war aftermath, including dioxin decontamination, bomb and mine clearance, assistance to Agent Orange victims, and the search, gathering, and identification of fallen soldiers' remains.

Jenkins added the US will continue to enhance defense and security cooperation with Vietnam under established frameworks and agreements, suitable to Vietnam's needs. This includes cooperation in areas such as training, military medicine, peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and prevention and control of cybersecurity and high-tech crimes.

Both sides agreed to intensify cooperation for peace, security, collaboration and development in the region and the world. As for the East Sea situation, they stressed the importance of maintaining peace, security, and order at sea, promoting freedom of navigation and overflight in the sea.

They emphasized the principle of not using or threatening to use force, and solving disputes peacefully in accordance with international law, especially the United Nations Charter and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).