Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son talks on the phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, January 24, 2025. Photo: VOV.VN

Mr. Son on Friday had a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said he hopes that the two countries will continue to build a more effective comprehensive strategic partnership. He added that the US-Vietnam relationship is a typical model in international relations, and shares many common interests, a fundamental factor for the relationship to thrive.

Both men agreed to work together to promote the exchange of high-level delegations, especially in 2025, when the two countries are celebrating the 30th anniversary of normalization of relations.

The two sides also discussed the importance of ASEAN-US Strategic Partnership, the Mekong-US Partnership, the ASEAN centrality, and the situation in the East Sea. They championed dialogue and active contributions to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region.