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Biden says he will visit Vietnam 'shortly'
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- 09 August, 2023
- 05:23
US President Joe Biden said he would be traveling to Vietnam "shortly" because the country wanted to elevate its relationship with the United States and become a major partner, Report informs, citing Reuters.
Biden made the remarks while speaking at a political fundraiser in New Mexico.
Asked about Biden's announcement, a White House spokesperson said there was "nothing further to share at this time."
At a meeting in April, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed a desire to deepen ties as Washington seeks to solidify relations with partners in Asia to counter an increasingly assertive China.
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