(Dan Tri) – US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun emphasized that the major transformation in Vietnam – US relations is the result of the courage, determination and vision of many individuals from both sides.
US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun (Photo: Kyodo)
Speaking at an online ceremony organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in the US on July 28 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US, US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun emphasized the major change in the relationship.
`The US and Vietnam have frankly looked at the past, resolved the remnants responsibly and turned disagreements into areas where the two sides can collaborate,` Mr. Biegun said.
According to the US Deputy Secretary of State, the two countries’ coordination in treating dioxin pollution, clearing unexploded ordnance and assisting people with disabilities in Vietnam has helped strengthen the partnership.
The US Deputy Secretary of State said the relationship between the two peoples has also significantly strengthened.
“I am also pleased to announce that we recently completed an Agreement to send the first group of Peace Program volunteers to Vietnam.
Build trust
Deputy Minister Biegun said that the two countries have significantly expanded their trade relations, in which bilateral trade has grown from almost nothing in 1995 to 77 billion USD today.
In addition, the two countries have also built trust between the two military forces.
Today, the two countries’ common vision of the region, expressed through the Indo-Pacific vision as well as the ASEAN Vision on the Indo-Pacific, are reinforcing each other.
“We would like to express our appreciation to Vietnam for excellently serving as ASEAN chair in a challenging year, including organizing the first online US-ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meeting on
According to Deputy Minister Biegun, the 5 visits of the Presidents, Presidents and Prime Ministers of the two countries in just the past 4 years have shown the strength of the bilateral relationship and reflected the continuous efforts of the two countries in developing
“As we celebrate a quarter of a century of diplomatic relations, let us reaffirm our commitment to cooperate to ensure a bright future for the people of America and Vietnam,” the US Deputy Secretary of State emphasized.
Deputy Minister Biegun shared that 30 years ago, he had the honor of visiting Vietnam for the first time.
