Viet Nam Human Rights
VN-U.S. relationship will only get stronger
The relationship between Viet Nam and the U.S. is “very strong" and "will only get stronger" in the years to come, said U.S. National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien.
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U.S. National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien speaks to students at the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, Ha Noi, November 22, 2020 |
He said that 25 years ago, the two nations set aside a difficult history, and established a friendship which has grown into a strong and comprehensive partnership, one rooted in trust and understanding.
Over the past quarter century, Americans and Vietnamese have traded and invested in each other’s countries, creating countless jobs for people of the two nations, said the National Security Adviser.
He affirmed that the U.S. values Viet Nam’s partnership and close coordination on shared strategic concerns, including upholding peace and stability in the East Sea and the Mekong.
Both countries are working closely to combat transnational crime and wildlife trafficking, strengthen water security, and increase energy security following the launch of the Mekong-U.S. Partnership in September.
As the world’s largest economy and most generous donor in humanitarian assistance, the U.S. stands ready to help boost Viet Nam’s economy while expecting Viet Nam to buy more of America’s products and host more American companies in the Southeast Asian country, O’Brien said.
On the multilateral front, O’Brien commended Viet Nam for its outstanding Chairmanship of ASEAN this year.
He reaffirmed that the Viet Nam-U.S. friendship is built upon shared interests and deep respect for one another’s freedom, independence, and sovereignty, expressing his respect for Vietnamese people’s patriotism, vision, determination, and passion for an independent and truly sovereign nation that is not subservient to another.
Earlier, the U.S. National Security Adviser paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, Minister of National Defense Ngo Xuan Lich and held talks with Minister of Public Security To Lam.
His three-day visit to Viet Nam is part of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of the Viet Nam-U.S. relations./.
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The two countries have made great strides in building a forward-looking and mutually beneficial partnership.
Sentiment among people of both Vietnam and the US is increasingly positive over the past years and likely to be better ahead thanks to improvements in the bilateral diplomatic relations that have lasted for a quarter century.
Vietnam and the US celebrated 25 years of diplomatic relations this year, a testament to improving bilateral diplomatic and economic ties.
Since formalizing diplomatic relations, the US and Vietnam worked for several years negotiating a bilateral trade agreement, which came into force in 2001.
The US had become Vietnam’s largest export market with Vietnam becoming the US’s quickest growing export market.
Despite the setback when Washington disbanded the Comprehensive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in early 2017, bilateral trade between the US and Vietnam has grown and analysts expect the trade relationship between the two countries to continue thriving.
At present, Vietnam's growing population presents a sizeable investment for international businesses, including US ones.
Not only do such visits reaffirm and strengthen our partnership, they support peace, stability, and the unimpeded flow of commerce in the Indo-Pacific.
Both countries have been forging closer military ties and high-level military exchanges.
While in the past, the US and Vietnam were “opponents on the battlefield”, today, “our security relationship is all about cooperation,” US State Secretary Mike Pompeo said on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the diplomatic ties.
In the 1980s, the US and Vietnam worked to overcome the devastation of war through the repatriation of the remains of American soldiers in Vietnam. This led to better ties and the formal re-establishment of relations in 1995.
we’ve built a friendship on common interests, mutual respect, and bold resolve to overcome the past and look toward the future
The US and Vietnam have also expanded people-to-people ties, including in the field of education. Nearly 30,000 young Vietnamese citizens are currently studying at universities in the US.
As we celebrate 25 years – a quarter century – of partnership in 2020, let us renew our commitment to a strong and independent Vietnam and a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region,” Pompeo noted.
Vietnam is an American key partner in the Indo-Pacific region.
As we have overcome the legacies of war, we have created opportunities for our children to grow while strengthening our bonds.
Since the normalization of bilateral relations in 1995, U.S.-Vietnam relations have become increasingly cooperative and comprehensive, evolving into a flourishing partnership that spans political, economic, security, and people-to-people ties.
Vietnam’s rapid economic transformation and global integration has lifted millions out of poverty and has propelled the country to the ranks of lower-middle-income status. U.S. assistance in Vietnam focuses on consolidating gains to ensure sustainable economic development while promoting good governance and the rule of law.
Since entry into force of the U.S.-Vietnam bilateral trade agreement in 2001, trade between the two countries and U.S. investment in Vietnam have grown dramatically.
Vietnam and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations
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