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White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany Both leaders committed to continuing to expand our Comprehensive Partnership by increasing people-to-people ties; partnering to ensure that trade and investment is free, fair, and reciprocal; collaborating on humanitarian and legacy of war issues; and growing our strategic cooperation through expanded military ties (White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany cited the contents of the letters).  … [Read more...] about Statement from the White House Press Secretary Commemorating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between the United States and Vietnam

In May 2016, President Obama visited Vietnam and announced the lifting of a three-decade-old U.S. arms embargo on Vietnam. Obama said the move aimed to ensure Hanoi had access to necessary weapons for self-defense. This was a step that showcased the U.S.’s commitment to completely normalize relations with Vietnam, including defense relations. … [Read more...] about Vietnam-US relations: 25-year testament to realpolitik success

Meanwhile, a statement from the White House press secretary released on the same day revealed that President Trump and Vietnam's Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong exchanged letters on the occasion, noting the two nations’ shared vision of a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific and respect for each country’s sovereignty.   … [Read more...] about US commemorates 25 years of diplomatic relations with Vietnam

In his letter, Party leader and President Trong expressed his belief that in the spirit of putting aside the past, overcoming differences, promoting similarities and moving forward to the future, the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US will be further developed in an effective and sustainable manner, in the interest of the two peoples and contributing to peace, security and prosperity in the region and the world. Meanwhile, in his letter, President Trump affirmed that the United States maintains its commitment to further strengthening relations between the two countries on the basis of a shared vision of a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, as well as respecting each other’s legal system and sovereignty. Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc and White House National Security Council Senior Director for Asian Affairs Allison Hooker exchanged the leaders’ letters of congratulation at a reception marking 25 years of Vietnam-US diplomacy held … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US exchange congratulatory messages on 25 years of diplomacy

On the same day, US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo issued a statement celebrating the 25th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties, in which he affirmed the US is committed to making the next 25 years of bilateral ties a model of international cooperation and partnership. … [Read more...] about US attaches importance to boosting comprehensive partnership with Vietnam