Politics

US Treasury Secretary's visit reinforces economic links with Vietnam: spokeswoman

US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen visited Vietnam from July 18 to 20 during which the two countries discussed measures for further promoting economic ties and post-pandemic recovery.
US Treasury Secretary's visit reinforces economic links with Vietnam: spokeswoman ảnh 1Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen visited Vietnam fromJuly 18 to 20 during which the two countries discussed measures for further promotingeconomic ties and post-pandemic recovery.

The informationwas revealed by Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs PhamThu Hang at the ministry’s regular press conference on July 20.

She notedthat this was the first visit to Vietnam by Yellen as the US Secretary of the Treasury.It took place in the context of Vietnam and the US holding various activities to mark the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive partnership.

During thetrip, the two sides discussed measures for further promoting economic relationsand post-COVID-19 economic recovery. They also looked into ways to supportthe global energy transition, fostering cooperation in finance - banking, and enhancingfinancial resilience and macro-economic stability.

The US official had meetings with Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh and leaders of some Vietnamese ministries and sectors,according to Hang./.
VNA
#US Secretary of the Treasury#Janet Yellen#post-pandemic recovery#Ministry of Foreign Affairs#Pham Thu Hang#Vietnam - US comprehensive partnership#finance - banking#macro-economic stability#updated Vietnam news#Vietnamplus#Vietnam News Agency
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Vietnam, US beef up cooperation in innovation, investment, hi-tech

Vietnam, US beef up cooperation in innovation, investment, hi-tech

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung on July 14 met with representatives of the US government agencies, organisations, businesses, investment funds and large corporations to promote cooperation in innovation and technology; research, exchange experiences and attract resources to building an international financial centre; and promote and attract investment to high-tech projects in Vietnam.
Vietnam, US Culture Friendship Day opens in Hanoi

Vietnam, US Culture Friendship Day opens in Hanoi

The Vietnam- US Culture Friendship Day opened in Hanoi on July 15 by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations (HAUFO) in collaboration with the Vietnam-US Friendship Association of Hanoi.
Vietnam-US trade predicted to flourish in H2

Vietnam-US trade predicted to flourish in H2

The Vietnam – US trade relations are enjoying strong growth after the US concluded its investigation related to Section 301 into Vietnam’s alleged import and use of timber illegally harvested or traded, and removed Vietnam from its currency manipulation list, said Trade Counsellor of Vietnam in the US Do Ngoc Hung.

See more

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

PM meets with Kazakh, Turkmen, Ethiopian leaders

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had brief meetings with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow, and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan city of Russia on October 23 evening (local time).

The seminar brings together Vietnamese researchers in Russia, young scientists of Vietnam and China, and experts from other specialised fields. (Photo: VNA)

Seminar spotlights Vietnam studies in Russia

An international seminar titled "Current issues in Vietnam studies” took place at the Centre for Vietnam and ASEAN Studies (CVAS) of the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia under the Russian Academy of Sciences on October 23.

PM meets with Chinese top leader on sidelines of BRICS+ Summit

PM meets with Chinese top leader on sidelines of BRICS+ Summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 23 (local time).

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Kazan on October 23 evening (local time). (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese PM meets with Turkish President in Russia

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Kazan on October 23 evening (local time) within the framework of his trip to Russia for attendance at the expanded BRICS Summit.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith in Kazan, Russia, on October 23 when attending the expanded BRICS Summit. (Photo: VNA)

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets Lao top leader

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith in Kazan, Russia, on October 23 (local time), while there to attend the expanded BRICS Summit.

Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh. (Photo: VNA)

Party leader’s article creates new vitality to building, perfection of rule-of-law socialist State: Official

Party General Secretary To Lam’s article entitled “Promoting Party characteristics in building a law-governed socialist State in Vietnam” brings a breath of fresh air and creates new vitality to the promotion of building and perfecting the Vietnamese rule-of-law socialist State of the people, by the people, and for the people in a faster and more effective manner, commended Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrives in Kazan city of Russia (Photo: VNA)

PM arrives in Kazan, starting trip to attend BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Kazan city of Russia on October 23 morning local time), beginning his two-day trip to attend the expanded BRICS Summit, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, Chair of BRICS 2024.