Defence Minister Phan Van Giang (R) and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper at the meeting on June 3 (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Defence Minister Phan Van Giang hosted a reception onJune 3 for US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper.
The minister welcomed the new ambassador and wished him a successful tenure,contributing to promoting the ties between the two countries in general and thetwo defence ministries in particular.
Heaffirmed that the two countries and two defence ministries have maintained theirties through high-level visits despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accordingto the minister, defence cooperation between the two countries has continued tobe rolled out in the spirit of the 2011Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Advancing Bilateral Defence Cooperationand the 2015 Joint Vision Statement on Defence Relations, producingpositive outcomes in a number of fields such as war aftermath settlement, dialogueand consultation, training, search and rescue, humanitarian support, and UN peacekeepingactivities.
Giang suggested that the ambassador pay attention to promoting defencecooperation between the two countries, particularly in war aftermath settlement,enhancement of peacekeeping capacity, and military medicine in epidemicprevention and control. He also asked the US side to speed up the pace of thedioxin remediation project at Bien Hoa airport.
Ambassador Knapper affirmed that bilateral relations in therecent past have continued to develop in line with the US-Vietnam comprehensivepartnership, adding that the US will continue to assist Vietnam in fields ofVietnam’s needs.
Hereiterated that the US supports an independent, strong and prosperous Vietnamand wants to promote bilateral relations on the basis of respect for each other’sindependence, sovereignty and political regime.
He pledged to work to promote bilateral defence cooperation during his tenurein Vietnam./.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
Defence Minister Phan Van Giang (R) and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper at the meeting on June 3 (Source: VNA) 
