(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said Vietnam-US cooperative ties have progressed bilaterally and multilaterally, benefiting the two countries and regional peace, stability, cooperation, and development.

At Friday’s reception for former US Senator James Webb in Hanoi, the Prime Minister said Vietnam continues to respect and boost ties with the US to deepen their comprehensive partnership.

Former Senator Webb congratulated the Vietnamese government’s recent achievements. Welcoming the recent telephone talks between Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and President Donald Trump, Mr. Webb described it as a good sign for bilateral ties. He also pledged to do his utmost to boost US-Vietnam relations.