Hanoi, June 19 -- At the third round of negotiations on a bilateral reciprocal trade agreement between Vietnam and the US, held in Washington D.C. from June 9 - 12, the Vietnamese delegation made substantial progress and narrowed differences across all areas under discussion, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry's regular press briefing on June 19. Responding to a reporter's question about the third round of talks, Hang stated that during the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam's goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam's proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving tow...