Biden says he will visit Vietnam 'shortly'

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.