US Ambassador hails Vietnam-US cooperation over 25 years of relations
US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink has highlighted the two countries’ cooperation, as the 25th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (July 12) is just around the corner.
US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - US Ambassadorto Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink has highlighted the two countries’ cooperation, asthe 25th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (July 12) is just aroundthe corner.
At a press meeting on July 2, he said thenormalisation of relations has benefited both sides, noting that his countryrespects Vietnam and recognises its growing contributions to ties.
During his term, he noted, President DonaldTrump has visited Vietnam twice, first on the occasion of the APEC Summit inNovember 2017 and second the US-DPRK Summit in February 2019.
He also mentioned official visits to Vietnam byPresidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, saying they were allmemorable.
Bilateral cooperation activities had beencarried out long before the two countries set up diplomatic ties, he went on,highlighting the search for remains of US soldiers listed as missing in actionduring the war since 1988, while cooperation in issues regarding theconsequences of war has also had a substantial role in relations.
The diplomat said he looks forward to strongerpeople-to-people exchanges between the two countries in the following decades,adding that there are about 30,000 Vietnamese students in the US at present,which also means there are 30,000 cultural ambassadors for the two countries.
He said the two countries’ cooperation in theCOVID-19 fight has been extraordinary, and Vietnam’s response to the pandemichas been “perhaps the best in the entire world”.
The US has been proud to be Vietnam’s partner inthe health sector for more than 20 years. It is pleased to see that cooperationhas extended to Vietnam’s extraordinary efforts to control the pandemic,including sharing technical advice and consultation between the US Centres forDisease Control and Vietnam’s Ministry of Health.
USAID has also been assisting Vietnam in copingwith COVID-19 and recovering its economy, he noted.
Appreciating the assistance Vietnam has providedto the US, he cited the saying that “a friend in need is a friend indeed”, andthat Vietnam is a good friend of his country.
When the US has faced difficulties amid thepandemic, the Vietnamese Government and thousands of Vietnamese friends havedonated millions of face masks and other types of protective medical equipmentfor use in the US, the diplomat said.
He added he is confident that the assistancefrom Vietnam has saved lives in the US, and his country is very grateful toVietnam for that./.
Following the phone talks with partners to continue implementing activities for the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020 and the non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council in the 2020-2021 term hosted by the Defence Ministry, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Minister of Defence, on July 1 held phone talks with David F. Helvey, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense of the US.
Member of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and deputy head of the PCC’s Commission for Communications and Education Thuan Huu hosted a reception for US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink in Hanoi on July 1.
Vietnamese businesses should seek a new approach to the US market as doing business with this market requires large-scale and clear production capacity, Nguyen Hong Duong, deputy head of the Europe-America Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), has said.
Vietnam and the US are set to hold a range of activities in flexible forms that suit the situation amid the COVID-19 pandemic to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on July 2.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
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).
US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink (Photo: VNA) 
