US President describes Vietnam visit as a historic moment

US President Joseph Biden has uploaded a video clip on his Facebook and X accounts reviewing his recent State visit to Vietnam, saying this has been a historic moment.
US President describes Vietnam visit as a historic moment ảnh 1US President Joseph Biden's post on his Vietnam visit. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - US President Joseph Biden has uploaded a video clip onhis Facebook and X accounts reviewing his recent State visit to Vietnam, sayingthis has been a historic moment.

Following 50 years of progress in the relationship between the two nations, he was proud to have strengthened ties with Vietnam –a critical Indo-Pacific partner – even further, President Biden wrote.

The clip summarises his activities in Hanoi, including theofficial welcoming ceremony, the high-level talks with General Secretary of theCommunist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, and the joint press briefingduring which both leaders announce the lifting of Vietnam – US relations to acomprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development.

US President describes Vietnam visit as a historic moment ảnh 2US President Joseph Biden's post on his Vietnam visit. (Photo: VNA)
The clip also highlighted the US President’s meetings with othersenior Vietnamese leaders: President Vo Van Thuong, Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh, and Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue.

The video also recorded the US President’s statements in which he said that “This trip is a historic moment. The US has strengthened itsrelationship with another important partner in the Indo-Pacific."

“I’m incredibly proud of how our nations and our people havebuilt trust and understanding over the decades, and work to repair the painfullegacy the war left on both our nations”.

“Vietnam is a critical power in the world and a bellwetherin this vital region. I look forward to continuing this new chapter in thestory of our nations,” the President affirmed./.
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