Cooperation in war consequence settlement – foundation of Vietnam-US ties
Cooperation between Vietnam and the US in the settlement of war consequences has reaped remarkable outcomes, helping to heal war wounds and increase trust between the two countries, Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien told US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in Hanoi on June 13.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (right0 and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Cooperation between Vietnamand the US in the settlement of war consequences has reaped remarkableoutcomes, helping to heal war wounds and increase trust between the twocountries, Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chientold US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in Hanoi on June 13.
Vietnam always prioritises and promotes thecollaboration with the US in this sphere, Chien said, highlighting outstandingcooperation projects like those on dioxin decontamination at Da Nang and Bien Hoaairports, and another on improving living standards of Vietnamese disabledpeople in dioxin contaminated areas, among others.
Apart from cooperation in dealing with war consequence, good results have been seen in dialogues, consultations, high-leveldelegation exchanges, rescue operations, United Nations peacekeepingoperations, and military medicine, he added.
Chien expressed his hope that the US Department ofState will urge the US Congress and government to back the existing defence cooperationareas between the two countries, prioritising war consequence settlementprojects, the search for remains of Vietnamese soldiers, and improving Vietnam's UN peacekeeping capacity.
The Deputy Minister affirmed that Vietnam alwaysconsiders the US a leading important partner in its foreign policy, adding thatdespite the COVID-19 pandemic, the bilateral ties have been maintained throughvisits by high-ranking leaders.
He used this occasion to thank the US for its donations of vaccines and medical equipment to Vietnam.
For her part, Sherman emphasised that thepartnership in war consequence settlement is a foundation of the Vietnam-USrelations, and highly valued their cooperation outcomes in dioxin decontamination,bomb and mine clearance and support to Vietnamese disabled people.
In the bilateral defence ties, the US will continueto help Vietnam improve its capacity in UN peacekeeping operations, shepledged./.
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Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (right0 and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. (Photo: VNA) 
