US, Vietnam hope to boost ties as Blinken visits Hanoi FMTNews FMTWorld
US state secretary Antony Blinken meets Vietnamese prime minister Pham Minh Chinh at the Office of the Government in Hanoi.
Noting that the two nations mark the 10th anniversary of their formal partnership this year, Blinken told reporters Washington had “hope to be able to take it to an even higher, higher level.” The diplomatic anniversary and the Biden-Trong call could lead to a meeting between the two in July or other high-level meetings, analysts say. It is still unclear, though, when an upgrade of formal ties could be agreed.
The US faces challenges in Southeast Asia in building a coalition to counter China and deter any potential action by Beijing against Taiwan. Many countries in the region are reluctant to antagonise their giant neighbour, which is not just a military power but also a key trading partner and source of investment.
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