Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the reception of US President Joseph Robinette Biden

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN countries attended the Special Summit to celebrate the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-US relations on May 12, 13, 2022 in Washington DC, the US at the invitation of Mr. US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr..

US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. welcoming Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh – Photo: VNA

Within the framework of the Conference, the leaders of ASEAN countries attended the Reception Party chaired by the US President on the evening of May 12 at the White House; Leaders of ASEAN countries and the US President attended the ASEAN-US Special Summit on the afternoon of May 13.

At the same time, within the framework of the Special Summit, it is expected that the leaders of ASEAN countries will attend a working lunch with the Vice President of the United States on May 13; Attending a working lunch with representatives of leaders of the US Congress on May 12; receive the US Cabinet Ministers; and meet leaders of large corporations and businesses in the US.

US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh – Photo: VGP

It is expected that the leaders of ASEAN countries and the US President will jointly look back and evaluate the overall journey of the two sides’ partnership over the past 45 years and set out important orientations for the development of ASEAN-US relations in the future. In the coming time, at the same time, spend time discussing regional and international issues of mutual concern. Within the framework of the Special Summit, ASEAN and the US will also have separate and in-depth discussions on cooperation topics of mutual interest such as economy, trade, investment, cooperation and maritime security. post-pandemic response and recovery, climate change response, energy, science and technology, sustainable infrastructure development….

It is expected that the ASEAN-US Special Summit will adopt a Joint Vision Statement reflecting the results of the Summit, highlighting the important achievements achieved in the 45 years of ASEAN-US relations and affirming the direction to promote bilateral relations in the near future.

Promoting the spirit of initiative, positivity and responsibility, the Vietnamese delegation will fully and appropriately participate in activities within the framework of this special Summit, contributing to the discussion contents, exchange in the spirit of sincerity, trust and cooperation, contributing to promoting the ASEAN-US strategic partnership to a new height for peace, stability and sustainable prosperity in the region and the world. gender.

On this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a Vietnamese delegation to visit and work in the US and the United Nations from May 11 to 17, 2022.

Some pictures recorded by VNA, VGP:

US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. welcoming Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh – Photo: VNA

US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. welcoming Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh – Photo: VNA

US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. welcoming Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh – Photo: VNA

US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. welcoming Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh – Photo: VNA

US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr and ASEAN Leaders – Photo: VGP

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and ASEAN leaders attended the reception of US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. – Photo: VGP

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and ASEAN leaders attended the reception of US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. – Photo: VGP

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and ASEAN leaders attended the reception of US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. – Photo: VNA