The recent Vietnam-US defence policy dialogue concretised the contents reached by the two countries’ defence ministers and discussed some defence cooperation issues to ensure that President Donald Trump will have an insight in bilateral ties during his upcoming visit to Vietnam, said a high-ranking officer.
Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh (Photo: VNA)
Washington DC (VNA) – The recent Vietnam-US defence policy dialogue concretised the contentsreached by the two countries’ defence ministers and discussed some defence cooperationissues to ensure that President Donald Trump will have an insight in bilateralties during his upcoming visit to Vietnam, said a high-ranking officer.
From October 15-18, Deputy Defence Minister Sen.Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh attended the defence policy dialogue in WashingtonDC and held a series of meetings with US officials, parliamentarians andrepresentatives of some organisations to talk bilateral relations.
He told the Vietnam News Agency that he made theworking visit to the US shortly after a trip by Defence Minister Gen. Ngo XuanLich. Therefore, the dialogue mainly aimed to realise the contents reached byMinister Lich and US Secretary of Defence James Mattis.
At the event, the two sides discussed andconcurred in the main content of defence cooperation from 2018 to 2021, henoted, adding that cooperation in war consequences settlement in Vietnam wasone of the focal issues under consideration.
US officials shared the Vietnamese side’s viewthat this is one of the cooperation spheres with positive outcomes, which havehelped address war aftermath and build up mutual trust for future cooperation.
The US Department of Defence affirmed that itwill strongly assist Vietnam to deal with unexploded ordnance and Agent Orage(AO)/dioxin consequences and seek Vietnamese martyrs’ remains. It also highlyvalued Vietnam’s cooperation with the US in the search for missing-in-actionservicemen of the US, Vinh added.
He said settling AO/dioxin consequences is alsoa focus of Vietnam-US cooperation in solving the war aftermath. A highlight isthe AO/dioxin detoxification project worth nearly 100 million USD in Da Nangcity. This US-funded project began in 2014 and has come to fruition.
Both sides plan to organise a ceremony toannounce the project completion in November, when President Trump attends theAPEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang and pay an official visit to Vietnam,he noted.
Vinh said he hopes the ceremony would beattended by the two countries’ senior officials and President Trump would visitthe project site, which is near Da Nang International Airport, to see theoutcome of bilateral cooperation.-VNA
The Vietnam-USA Society (VUS) organized a seminar in Hanoi on October 17 to discuss measures for its efficient operation to contribute to boosting the friendship of the two people.
Officers of the Ministry of National Defence on October 17 held a working session with a delegation of US congressmen on the settlement of war consequences in Vietnam.
Vietnam expects the US to accelerate the ratification of an agreement on double taxation avoidance and facilitate negotiations for a governmental agreement on cooperation and assistance between customs agencies, said a high-ranking official.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço met with the press right after concluding their talks and witnessing the signing of seven cooperation agreements between the two countries in Luanda on August 7.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the fraternal ties between Vietnam and Angola as a shared invaluable asset. It serves as a solid foundation for both countries to enter a new phase of development, further foster political trust and mutual support between the two Parties and States, and deepen the solidarity and mutual understanding between their people.
At the dialogue, both sides expressed satisfaction with the intensive and extensive development of bilateral relationship since it was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year.
The robust collaboration between the Vietnamese National Assembly and Japan’s National Diet, particularly between the two nations’ parliamentary friendship groups, is a hallmark of bilateral relations, contributing to deepening the Vietnam-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long received British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew in Hanoi on August 7, affirming education as a standout pillar in the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership.
Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh (Photo: VNA) 
