Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (right) and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry at the reception. (Photo: VNA)The two sides noted with pleasure positive results of Vietnam-US relations over the past time and discussed measures to enhancethe bilateral ties in the time ahead such as promoting phone talks and visitsby high-ranking leaders of the two countries, towards the 10th anniversary of the comprehensive partnership in 2023.
They also looked into collaboration in climate changeresponse, both bilaterally and multilaterally.
Son suggested the US continue its cooperation andsupport for Vietnam in terms of resources, finance, science, technology and personneltraining to fulfill the Southeast Asian nation’s commitments made at the 26th UnitedNations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).
For his part, Kerry reaffirmed that the US highlyvalued Vietnam’s strong commitments to climate change response and stands ready toassist the country through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms.
He also expressed his special sentiments and deepmemories about the country and people of Vietnam. Kerry also affirmed that he, in anyposition, will back the Vietnam-US relations, thus bringing practical benefits to the people of both nations./.
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