US – One of Most Important Partner in Vietnam’s Foreign Policy: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and US Senator Jeff Merkley in Hanoi on April 8. Photo: Nhan dan (People) newspaper At a reception for a delegation of the US Congress led by Senator Jeff Merkley in Hanoi on April 8, the PM said Vietnam is willing to work with the US to continue promoting the bilateral relations in an effective and practical manner, on the basis of respecting each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions; serving the interests of the two peoples, and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region as well as in the world, VietnamPlus reported. Chinh suggested the US Congress continue to pay attention to the allocation of resources and budget to support Vietnam in handling war consequences, including bomb and mine clearance projects and assistance for Agent Orange/dioxin victims. The PM also called on the US Congress to support the two countries’ governments in strengthening coopera