Party chief’s US visi🧸t opens🔯 up new chapter in Vietnam-US ties
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to the US from July 6-10 is a historic event, marking a new milestone in the Vietnam-US relationship.
Vietnam and the US have witnessed remarkable progress in their bilateral ties over the past two decades and will continue to work together to deepen their comprehensive partnership in the future, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh.
The two sides have agreed on a number of areas for cooperation expansion, including economics, politics, diplomacy, regional collaboration, climate change response and disaster relief, the ambassador told media in Washington D.C. on August 3 following a local ceremony to mark the 20 th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.
The diplomat held that Vietnam and the US saw a historical milestone in their bilateral ties when Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong visited the US for the first time and held talks with US President Obama in the White House.
During the visit, both sides issued a Joint Vision Statement and drew out a roadmap and orientations to comprehensively boost the bilateral relationship in the future, he noted.
The diplomat also expressed belief that despite differences existing between the two countries, Vietnam and the US will continue their efforts to bolster their partnership, and the relations between the two governments, parliaments and peoples will be fostered for the benefit of both peoples and to contribute to regional cooperation.
Ambassador Vinh also asserted that Vietnam and the US have drawn out a number of lessons over the past two decades. Both countries are strongly aware of the need to overcome the aftermath of the war as well as differences to cooperate in the spirit of mutual respect and work together to optimise common interests, he said.
Addressing the event, US Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, said the progresses that the two countries have made since they normalised their relationship in 1995 has gone beyond imagination.
Over the past 20 years, bilateral ties have developed in various fields, especially economics and education, he said, noting that 17,000 Vietnamese students are currently studying in universities and colleges in the US , the highest number among Southeast Asian countries and ranking eighth in the world.
However, the Senator also held that the US and Vietnam are facing new security challenges.-VNA
Related News
Vietnam-US diplomatic ties marked in Hanoi
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a banquet on July 30 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the normalisation of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations.
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.
Conference examines economic aspects of Vietnam-US relationಌs
Trade is considered the most successful cooperation field between Vietnam and the US in the 20 years since they normalised their diplomatic ties, as heard at a conference in HCM City on July 31.
See more
Deputy PM urges Vietnam, China to give pr𒐪iority to infrastructure cooperation
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
50 years of Vietnam-New Zealand diplomatic ties marked in ꦆWellington
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
No negative phen꧂omena allowed in high school graduation exam: PM
This is the largest-ever exam, with the participation of over 1.1 million students across all 63 provinces and centrally-run cities.
Lawmakers urge stronger incentiv꧙es to boost railway sector
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
De𒁏puty 🐭Minister of Home Affairs suspended from duty
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Administrative restructu💜ring must not disrupt high school graduation exam: PM
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Vietnam steps up citizen protect🦩ion amid Israel – Iran conflict
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
𒈔Lao Party official hig♈hlights mission of Vietnam’s revolutionary press
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
☕ Afternoon briefing on June 18
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vie𝓡tnam, Indonesia strengthen anti-terrorism cooperatio꧅n
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
Vietnam stresses rule of laౠw at 15th ann💫ual East Sea conference
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
Lawmakers pass revised law on product quality
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
HCM City poised🐽 to emerge as Southeast Asia’s internatiꩵonal megacity: Party chief
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
PM orders uninterrupted public services amid transition toไ two-tier local government model
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Lawmakers discuss moreﷺ socio-economic, legislative issues
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
☀️ Morning digest on June 18
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Party chief urges☂ developing officials capable of steering V🥀ietnam into new era
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Vietnam ready to organise two-tier local administration: homꦉe affairs minist♔er
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
Vietnam extends congratulations to Iceland on Nationa🎐l Da💙y
Vietnamese leaders have sent congratulatory messages to their Icelandic counterparts on the occasion of Iceland’s National Day (June 17).
Viet﷽na♚mese advised to leave Israel via land border crossings
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
