“This (the US statement) interferes in Vietnam’s internal affairs and goes against the commitments that the

US stated clearly in the two countries’ joint statement that it respects Vietnam’s national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity,” Nga said.

“The statement exasperates the Vietnamese people,” she added.

The diplomat said Vietnamese agencies have met with representatives of the US government to clarify the issue and request that the US not interfere in Vietnam’s internal affairs.

Source: VNA