Vietnam, US overcome differences, join hands in building future
Vietnam and the US always attach great importance to their comprehensive partnership based on the respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political institution, as well as a firm belief in the positive development of their bilateral relations in all fields, from politics-diplomacy, economy-trade, security-defence to people-to-people exchange.
US Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cam sign a protocol in Hanoi on August 5, 1995, officially establishing the Vietnam – US diplomatic relations. (Photo: Manh Tuan/VNA)
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong holds talks with US President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington D.C during his official visit to the US from July 6-10, 2015. (Photo: Tri Dung/VNA)
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong holds talks with US President Donald Trump who was in Vietnam to attend the second summit between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, February 27, 2019. (Photo: Tri Dung/VNA)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo welcomes and holds talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh in Washington D.C, May 22, 2019. (Photo: Dang Huyen/VNA)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh holds talks with US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien during the later’s official visit to Vietnam, November 21, 2020. (Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA)
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and US President Donald Trump at the ceremony welcoming the later at the Government Hall in Hanoi, February 27, 2019. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosts a reception for US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, and the two witness the signing of several cooperation deals between the two countries’ enterprises. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien during his official visit to Vietnam, November 21, 2020. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc had an online conversation with US Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas, who is Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on ASEAN, to discuss ways to boost the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership, the ASEAN-US strategic partnership, and several issues of mutual concern.
Outgoing US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink has been honoured with the “Friendship Order” for his contributions to the development of the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 16 hosted a reception for US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink who conveyed a congratulatory letter from US President Joe Biden to Phuc on his election as the new President.
More than 80 state-owned and private enterprises from Vietnam and the US discussed cooperative opportunities at a recent virtual conference as both sides are making preparations for the launch of direct flights between the two countries.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO)’s Vietnam - US Society (VUS) and the US’s Vietnam Peace Commemoration Committee (VPCC) held a friendship meeting on April 20 to mark the 50th anniversary of the People’s Peace Treaty between Vietnam and the US.
Vietnam and the US have huge potential to boost cooperation in trade and supply chains after COVID-19 is brought under control, experts said at a conference held by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam) on April 28.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of shared concern during their phone talks on May 28.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc on June 23 met with Republican Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska state to discuss measures aimed at further promoting the Vietnam - US comprehensive partnership.
The US business community plays an important role in promoting economic partnership between Vietnam and the US, stated Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh at an online talks with US firms on June 30 to exchange visions, initiatives and solutions in promoting bilateral ties and supporting Vietnam in post-pandemic recovery and development.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh held phone talks with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on July 1 to discuss Vietnam – US ties, and international and regional issues of shared concern.