13 February 2017

News Story: Vietnam continues to boost ties with US - Ambassador

Washington (VNA) – Vietnam attaches importance to promoting relations with the new administration and Congress of the US, towards further developing the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership in a practical, effective, stable and long-term manner, a Vietnamese diplomat has stressed.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh made the statement at a reception in Washington DC on February 10 for over 70 advisors and assistants of key offices and committees of the US Congress in the 115th tenure concerning the US’s foreign policy and relations with Asia and Vietnam. 

He praised the role played by the participants and their great contributions to fostering the bilateral relations across fields in recent times, and wished them a success in the Congress’s new tenure.

The ambassador expressed his hope that upcoming trips by US parliamentarians to Vietnam will continue to help develop all-around ties between the two countries for the sake of both nations as well as for peace and stability in Asia Pacific. 

Read the full story at VietnamPlus