Auspicious time to elevate Việt Nam-US partnership: Blinken

HÀ NỘI — United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has remarked that from his country’s perspective, it is currently an “auspicious time” to upgrade ties with Việt Nam. Throughout his engagements today, Blinken said he is focused on how the US can continue to support Việt Nam’s success – which is good for the Vietnamese people, Americans, and the entire region. “We know Việt Nam is increasingly vulnerable to threats posed by the climate crisis," he said, pointing to the recent participation of Việt Nam in the Just Energy Transition Partnership to deliver its ambitious net zero goal by 2050. “All of these efforts bolster Việt Nam’s capacity to contribute to maritime peace and stability in the South China Sea,” Blinken said. The US is committed to supporting a strong, prosperous, independent, and resilient Việt Nam, Blinken said.