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Significant accomplishments recorded in Vietnam-US relations

Since the normalisation of their relations, Vietnam and the US have together achieved significant accomplishments, President of the Vietnam-US Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong has affirmed at a July 12 gathering to mark the 247th anniversary of the US Independence Day (July 4, 1776-2023) in the southern Vietnamese metropolis.
Significant accomplishments recorded in Vietnam-US relations ảnh 1President of the Vietnam-US Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong speaks at the get-together. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - Since the normalisation of their relations,Vietnam and the US have together achieved significant accomplishments, President of the Vietnam-US Friendship Association in Ho ChiMinh City Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong has affirmed at a July 12 gathering to mark the 247th anniversary ofthe US Independence Day (July 4, 1776-2023) in the southern Vietnamesemetropolis.

In her remarks, Phuong said Vietnam is currently one of the US’sleading trade partners in the region, while the US has invested billions ofdollars in addressing the Agent Orange contamination and other remaining warlegacy issues in Vietnam.

These demonstrate that with perseverance and trust, thecountries have truly become comprehensive partners, she stated.

Natella Svistunova, Cultural Attaché at the US ConsulateGeneral in HCM City, believed that the commemoration of the Independence Day isalso an occasion to reflect on the shared values and foundations of the nations’bilateral relationship and collaboration in addressing global issues thatimpact the existence and development of both in the future.

According to the diplomat, in recent times, Vietnam and the UShave worked together to implement solutions to minimise the impact of climatechange, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and boost the development of renewableenergy. In addition, their cooperation in healthcare, education, and securityhave been strengthened, with joint works in transnational crime prevention achievingencouraging results.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the sides’ comprehensivepartnership, which has been highlighted by the official visit of US Secretaryof State Anthony Blinken to Vietnam in April and the groundbreaking of the newUS Embassy in Vietnam./.
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