Hanoi, Aug. 5 -- Tran reiterated that Viet Nam always treasures and gives high priority to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Thailand, an important partner in ASEAN and the Mekong subregion.

The two sides expressed satisfactions at positive developments in the bilateral relations across all areas since the establishment of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

They vowed to work closely to effectively implement high-level agreements, maintain all-level delegation exchanges, promote defense and security cooperation, as well as foster balanced and sustainable cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, and investment, striving to raise bilateral trade turnover to US$25 billion at an early date.

The two leaders pledged to...