US wants to work with Vietnam towards a brighter future: Ambassador
Vietnam is holding an increasingly important position in the region and the world, and the US wants to grasp every opportunity to join Vietnam as it looks to the future, US Ambassador Marc Evans Knapper said on April 20.
US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam isholding an increasingly important position in the region and the world, and theUS wants to grasp every opportunity to join Vietnam as it looks to the future,US Ambassador Marc Evans Knapper said on April 20.
Speaking at his first press conferencesince assuming the post in Vietnam, Knapper said compared to the time he leftVietnam 15 years ago, the capital city of Hanoi and the country have recorded strong changes anddevelopment. Vietnam has also played an increasingly outstanding role in theregion and the world.
Highlighting the Vietnamese people’shospitality that remains unchanged, he noted the two countries have expandedand developed cooperation in various spheres, including trade, investment,energy, healthcare, maritime security, and people-to-people and culturalexchanges.
The ambassador said one of thestepping stones for bilateral ties is that the two countries have been workingtogether to deal with the consequences of war, including handling dioxincontamination hotspots, removing unexploded ordnance, and seeking those missingin action from both sides. It has helped lay the foundation for the Vietnam - USrelations, promote reconciliation, build trust, and pave the way for future.
The US Government recently announcedthe Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, an initiative expected to go beyond a freetrade agreement through which the US will promote decarbonisation, boost supplychains’ resilience, and invite regional friends and partners to take part inthis initiative, according to Knapper.
Vietnam plays an important role in the Indo-Pacific Strategy of the US, he wenton, expressing his hope that Vietnam and other partners will join in neweconomic initiatives and increase cooperation in climate change fight, energy, and thedevelopment of a carbon-free economy.
The diplomat said one of the priorities during his term is to elevate the twocountries’ diplomatic relations, continue to reinforce trust with Vietnam,and promote cooperation chances in different fields with the Southeast Asian country.
Regarding assistance for Vietnam in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, he noted that so far, the US has supplied nearly 40million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Vietnam.
The US will continue cooperating withVietnam to cope with COVID-19 as long as it is necessary, he affirmed, addingthat it still is ready to help if there is another global health crisis./.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), has had a cordial meeting with John McAuliff - a US close friend of Vietnam, in New York, during which the Vietnamese diplomat thanked McAuliff for his efforts in Vietnam's people-to-people diplomacy over the past half a century.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed nearly 130 tourists from the US on April 8 under a tour organised by Citslinc International Inc in collaboration with Asia Life and Beauty Travel and Tour Services Co., Ltd.
US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper visited a factory of Vietnam’s largest dairy producer Vinamilk in Can Tho on April 8 during his trip to the Mekong Delta city.
The US wants to join hands with Can Tho to practically and feasibly reduce climate change impacts, said US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper when visiting the Mekong Delta city on April 8.
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has slashed the anti-dumping duties on Vietnam’s honey exporters by almost sevenfold compared to its preliminary conclusions, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper (Photo: VNA) 
