During a reception in Hanoi onFebruary 21 for PTV President Jerilyn C. Brusseau, Hong emphasised that Vietnamand the US have scored important achievements in their ties over the pastyears.
He believed that with PTV’ssignificant and humanitarian contributions, Vietnam will continue rallyingsupport of international friends in dealing with the war consequences, therebysoothing the pain and losses suffered by many poor Vietnamese.
Brusseau, for her part, said thevisit has brought her and her entourage an insight into Vietnam, its cultureand people.
She expressed wish to strengthenties with VUFO, including the VUS, in order to boost the friendship between thetwo peoples as well as increase humanitarian programmes as part of the post-warrecovery efforts in Vietnam.-VNA