Vietnam is desirous of promoting political and diplomatic ties with the US and economic, trade, investment, and tourism cooperation, Dung told his guest.

Concerning the TPP agreement, he asked both sides to continue to show good will and efforts in TPP negotiations with necessary flexibility for Vietnam.

He said he hoped that Vietnam and the US will continue to step up cooperation in education, training, science, technology, national defense, security, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.

Prime Minister Dung said he hoped the US will continue to help Vietnam deal with the consequences of dioxin, war-left unexploded ordnance, protect wild animals, respond to climate change and rising sea level, manage water resources including implementing the Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) and supporting Vietnam in mineral exploration, geology, and hydro-meteorology.

Secretary Sally in turn pledged her best efforts to push the development of bilateral ties, adding that the US government is committed to back Vietnam becoming an independent, strong and sustainable nation.

Regarding the TPP, she said that she and other members of the US government will continue to accelerate for early completion of negotiations and ratification of the agreement in the time to come.