(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Chinh has asked ministries and ministerial-level agencies to finalize and submit their inputs to the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Tuesday for finalizing the Decree on Trade Strategy Control by May 5.
 At the 6th meeting on preparations for negotiations and the promotion of balanced, stable, and sustainable trade relations with the US (Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV)
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Speaking at a meeting in Hanoi on Tuesday to discuss preparations for negotiations and the promotion of balanced, stable, and sustainable trade relations with the US, Mr. Chinh emphasized the need to proactively and thoroughly evaluate tariff negotiation options with the United States, in the spirit of “harmonized benefits, shared risks.” He urged careful preparation of negotiation documents, particularly focusing on the possibility of a bilateral agreement.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting. (Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV) |
He stressed the importance of remaining responsive to evolving global and bilateral dynamics, and called on ministries and agencies to act within their assigned functions and authority:
Chinh said: "Ministries and sectors must closely follow developments within their respective responsibilities, and handle matters within their authority. For issues beyond their authority, prompt reporting is required. It’s also important to hold with US partners to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes on tariff matters and trade balance, while also clearly explaining our positions and ongoing efforts on issues of mutual concern."
On matters of US concern, the Prime Minister proposed reviewing and amending relevant legal frameworks to align with international commitments on the basis of ensuring national sovereignty and compliance with both Vietnamese and US laws. He also urged the US to adopt a zero-reciprocal tariff policy toward Vietnam, officially recognize Vietnam as a market economy, and lift embargoes on high technology and technology transfer, reflecting the US support for an independent, self-reliant, and prosperous Vietnam.