Vietnam, US cooperate in addressing war consequences
The US Ambassador to Vietnam, Marc Knapper, on July 25 visited the Centre for DNA Identification (CDI) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST).
A scientific workshop is held in Hanoi on the implementation of USAID's Identification of Human Remains project. (Photo: VAST)
Hanoi (VNA)🐲 – The US Ambassador to Vietnam, Marc Knapper, on July 25 visited the Centre for DNA Identification(CDI) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST).
During his meeting with VAST President Prof. ChauVan Minh and Director of the Vietnam Office for Seeking MissingPersons (VNOSMP) Le Cong Tien, Ambassador Knapper highlighted theproductive cooperation between VAST and the International Commission onMissing Persons (ICMP) on improving Vietnam's capability to identifyremains from the war under the US Agency for International Development’s(USAID) Identification of Human Remains project worth 7.4 million USD.
🐻 ICMP has been working on developing a modified nuclear-DNAextraction technology to address Vietnam's challenges with heavilydegraded remains samples.
On July 24, at a scientific workshop that CDI and ICMP heldin Hanoi to report about the project implementation, participants focused onDNA extraction capabilities of ICMP’s technology and its suitability forsubsequent applications.
USAID's Identification of Human Remains project helps improve Vietnam's capability to identify remains from the war. (Photo: usaid.gov)
Through theInternational Commission on Searching for Missing Persons, the USAIDplans to equip a lab at CDI with advanced DNA equipment, techniques, andmaterials, enabling the centre to successfully extract usable DNA from highlydegraded bone samples. Ambassador Marc Knapper reaffirmed the commitment of the United States in supporting Vietnam's efforts to identify human remains from the war and reuniting identified remainswith their family members. USAID’s Identification of Human Remains project aims toimprove Vietnam's DNA analysis capabilities and help the country developa comprehensive system for matching DNA from highly degraded remains with theDNA from families searching for loved ones. This is part of the US Government’s Vietnamese WartimeAccounting Initiative, reciprocating over three decades of support from theVietnamese side in finding and identifying the remains of more than 700 missingAmericans in Vietnam. The US and Vietnam are celebrating the 10-yearanniversary of their Comprehensive Partnership this year. Their close cooperation on the settlement of warconsequences is a testament to the two countries' commitment to creating abetter future for the two peoples./.
Vietnamese and US officials discussed economic outlook and climate finance at a meeting held by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the Foreign Trade University (FTU) in Hanoi on July 21.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung believed that the two nations’ relationship will continue to reach new heights, serving the tangible interests of their people and contributing to maintaining peace, stability, security, cooperation, and development in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
The Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership has recorded comprehensive and substantive development, positively contributing to security, peace, cooperation, and development in the region and in the world.
Dr. Andrew Wells-Dang, a senior expert on Vietnam at the Centre for Asian Affairs of the US Institute of Peace (USIP), has highlighted achievements that Vietnam and the US have made in bilateral cooperation on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.
Over the past decade, Vietnam and the US have made great efforts together to promote prosperity for their people, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper told the media on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership (July 25, 2013-2023).
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).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
A scientific workshop is held in Hanoi on the implementation of USAID's Identification of Human Remains project. (Photo: VAST) 
USAID's Identification of Human Remains project helps improve Vietnam's capability to identify remains from the war. (Photo: usaid.gov) 
