Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)

Ms. Hang told reporters on Saturday that the decision is a positive step following the agreement reached on July 19 between the State Bank of Vietnam and the US Department of the Treasury.

It is also the outcome of constructive dialogue with good wills of both sides to address outstanding problems in bilateral economic ties, towards building a stable and sustainable relationship benefiting both sides in the spirit of the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US, she said.