Guests to the farewell ceremony for Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh. (Source: VNA)
Washington D.C (VNA) – The US Department of State has hosted afarewell ceremony for Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh on the occasion ofthe end of his term in the US.
Deputy Assistant Secretary for South Asia Patrick Murphy, Chief of Protocol of the StateDepartment Sean Lawler and representatives from the Association of SoutheastAsian Nations (ASEAN) member countries in Washington joined the event.
Both Murphy and Lawler said during Vinh’s over-three-year tenure, theVietnam-US comprehensive partnership witnessed noted developments acrossfields, as reflected through high-level visits by the two countries’ leaders.
They cited thevisits to the US by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam CentralCommittee Nguyen Phu Trong in July 2015 and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc inMay 2017, and the Vietnam visits by President Barack Obama in May 2016 andPresident Donald Trump in November 2017.
The bilateralties in economy, trade, national defence and security, and regional cooperationhave also been enhanced, they said.
The officialshighlighted the US’s removal of its ban on the sale of lethal weapons toVietnam, the first-ever visit to Vietnam by a US aircraft carrier in March 2018,the opening of Fulbright University in Vietnam, and projects on cooperation insettling war consequences.
They thankedAmbassador Vinh for his active contributions to the achievements.
For his part,Vinh said he attaches importance to the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnershipand expressed his hope that the bilateral relationship will continue to prosperin the time ahead.-VNA
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Vietnam values its comprehensive partnership with the US and considers the country an important partner in its foreign diplomacy, President Tran Dai Quang said.
US Secretary of Defence James Mattis urged Vietnam and the US to enhance cooperation in defence industry and consider signing suitable documents to create a foundation for the collaboration.
Relations between Ho Chi Minh City and the United States will bear more fruit to contribute to the two countries’ bilateral ties, said Le Thanh Liem, Vice Chairman of the city People’s Committee on June 14.
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).
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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.
Guests to the farewell ceremony for Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh. (Source: VNA) 
