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General Secretary To Lam had a phone call with US President Donald Trump. (Photo: VNA) |
General Secretary To Lam and President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction with the strong and positive development of the bilateral relationship.
The two leaders welcomed the agreement reached by the two countries' negotiating teams on the Joint Vietnam-United States Statement on a Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade Agreement Framework.
President Donald Trump appreciated Vietnam's commitment to providing preferential market access for US goods, including large-engine automobiles.
He affirmed that the US would significantly reduce reciprocal tariffs on many of Vietnam's export items and would continue to work with Vietnam to address obstacles affecting bilateral trade relations, particularly in areas prioritised by both sides.
General Secretary To Lam proposed that the US soon recognise Vietnam as a market economy and lift export restrictions on certain high-tech products.
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The two leaders also discussed key orientations and major measures to promote the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the years to come. They agreed to enhance delegation exchanges, high-level and all-level contacts, and to strengthen cooperation in the areas of economy, trade and investment, especially in key and breakthrough sectors such as science and high technology.
On this occasion, the Party Chief reiterated his invitation for President Trump and the First Lady to visit Vietnam, and expressed his hope to meet President Trump again in the near future.
President Trump warmly thanked the General Secretary for the invitation and expressed his desire to meet again soon.
Source: WVR
