Vietnam calls U.S. strategic partner after Putin's visit
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn called the U.S. a strategic partner during a meeting with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel Kritenbrink on June 22. This meeting occurred the day after Russian leader Vladimir Putin's visit
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The outlet Vietnam Plus reported the information.
The Vietnamese minister expressed Hanoi's readiness to develop a strategic partnership with Washington.
"Vietnam considers the United States a strategic partner and supports the strengthening of U.S. cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, which will contribute to peace, stability, and development in the region and around the world," Bùi Thanh Sơn stated.
Assistant Secretary of State Kritenbrink reaffirmed the United States' commitment to supporting "a strong, independent, self-sufficient, and prosperous Vietnam."
This meeting followed Putin's departure from Hanoi airport on the evening of June 20, concluding his two-day state visit.
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