Vietnam, US seek further cooperation
(VOVWORLD) -Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said the US is Vietnam's leading comprehensive strategic partner and the two sides would continue to closely coordinate to further cooperation within the framework of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son talks on the phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, January 24, 2025. Photo: VOV.VN
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Mr. Son on Friday had a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said he hopes that the two countries will continue to build a more effective comprehensive strategic partnership. He added that the US-Vietnam relationship is a typical model in international relations, and shares many common interests, a fundamental factor for the relationship to thrive.
Both men agreed to work together to promote the exchange of high-level delegations, especially in 2025, when the two countries are celebrating the 30th anniversary of normalization of relations.
The two sides also discussed the importance of ASEAN-US Strategic Partnership, the Mekong-US Partnership, the ASEAN centrality, and the situation in the East Sea. They championed dialogue and active contributions to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region.