Vietnam, US cooperate to address post-war aftermath

Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh had a meeting in Hanoi on March 19 with Kelly McKeague, Director of the Defence Prisoner of War/Mission in Action Accounting Agency.
Vietnam, US cooperate to address post-war aftermath ảnh 1Overview of the meeting (Source: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA)– Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh had ameeting in Hanoi on March 19 with Kelly McKeague, Director of the DefencePrisoner of War/Mission in Action Accounting Agency (DPAA) under the USDepartment of Defence.

Host and guest affirmedthat cooperation in dealing with war aftermath is among prioritised cooperationareas of Vietnam and the US as well as a motivation for defence affiliation betweenthe two countries.

They underlined thatsearch for missing servicemen in action is of humanitarian significance,contributing to creating trust and strengthening partnership between the twocountries.

Vietnam’s DefenceMinistry welcomes all appropriate initiatives to raise the efficiency of searchand cooperation activities between the two countries in overcoming warconsequences such as Agent Orange/dioxin detoxification and the clearance ofwartime bombs, mine and explosives, stated Vinh.

He also expressed hishope that the two sides will continue promoting communications to help peopleof both countries understand difficulties and achievements in efforts tosurmount war consequences in Vietnam over the past years.-VNA
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