On March 13, 2025, during a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized Vietnam's call for the United States to officially recognize it as a market economy and facilitate greater access to high-tech equipment. The discussions, which marked the 30th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations, highlighted the continued strengthening of ties between the two nations. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established last year and discussed ways to deepen cooperation moving forward.

Chinh underscored the importance of economic and trade relations, noting that Vietnam is reviewing its import tariffs on American goods and promoting U.S. agricultural products, liquefied natural gas, and high-tech equipment. He also urged the U.S. to support Vietnam’s access to advanced technology, emphasizing its desire for a stable and sustainable economic partnership.

Ambassador Knapper reaffirmed the U.S.'s commitment to Vietnam, emphasizing areas for future collaboration, including defense, education, semiconductor workforce development, and critical minerals. Both sides are focused on building a stronger relationship as they enter a new chapter in their diplomatic history.

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