Embassy marks 20th founding anniversary of Vietnam-US ties
The Vietnam Embassy in the US celebrated the 20th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (July 12, 1995) with a ceremony in Washington D.C. on July 30.
Visitors to a photo exhibition on the 20th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (Photo: VNA)
The Vietnam Embassy in the US celebrated the 20th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (July 12, 1995) with a ceremony in Washington D.C. on July 30.
Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh thanked US officials, scholars and people for their support to the development of bilateral ties over the past 20 years.
This year is a milestone in Vietnam-US relations given General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong’s historic visit to the US and talks with President Barack Obama in early July.
During the visit, the two countries issued a joint vision statement to intensify their comprehensive partnership set up by Presidents Truong Tan Sang and Obama in 2013, Vinh added.
The diplomat said in the last two decades, Vietnam and the US have made great strides across the board with trade shooting up 70 times from 1995 to reach 36 billion USD last year and with the US as the fourth largest investor in Vietnam.
The nations are trusted partners in global and Asia-Pacific platforms such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, he noted.
He added that they are also working closely with other partners within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the East Asia Summit and the ASEAN Regional Forum for regional peace, security and prosperity, including maritime security and freedom in the East Sea, water resource security and sustainable development in the lower Mekong River.
At the ceremony, Senator John McCain – Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services – valued the current relations between the two countries and noted that their ties have grown beyond expectations in various aspects, including economics and education.
He said the US Congress’s granting of the Trade Promotion Authority that expands President Obama’s power to move ahead on the TPP is a strategic signal of the US’s strengthened commitment to the Asia-Pacific and its partners in the region.
However, the US and Vietnam are facing new security challenges, McCain said, adding that amidst China’s continued construction and militarisation in the East Sea, Washington D.C. sides with Vietnam in opposing activities that change the status quo in the waters.
The Senator also called on the US to consider easing the ban on the sale of lethal weapons to Vietnam.
For his part, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russell underlined the substantial and comprehensive progress of Vietnam-US relations during the last 20 years.
The US is currently hosting 17,000 Vietnamese students and about 85,000 tourists from the Southeast Asian country visited the US last year. Educational cooperation and people-to-people exchanges are highlights of their linkages, he said.-VNA
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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.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Visitors to a photo exhibition on the 20th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (Photo: VNA)
