VNHNO - US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan affirmed his country’s commitment to deepening relations with Vietnam on September 18 (local time).
Speaking at a ceremony in Washington DC held by the Vietnamese Embassy in the US to mark the Southeast Asian nation’s 73rd National Day (September 2), Sullivan congratulated Vietnam on its achievements during the renewal and international integration process.
He appreciated the development of the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership in bilateral aspects and in regional and international issues of mutual concern.
An overview of the ceremony in Washington DC. Source: VNA
He noted the two countries still hold great potential for development cooperation, especially in trade, security and defence.
Vietnamese Ambassador Ha Kim Ngoc highlighted the significance of the country’s National Day to Vietnamese people.
Vietnamese Ambassador Ngoc confirmed that since bilateral diplomatic ties were set up in 1995, relations have developed strongly on the basis of mutual understanding and respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions.
The establishment of the comprehensive partnership in 2013 has contributed to deepening cooperation both bilaterally and multilaterally, he added.
The diplomat also expressed his belief that bilateral ties will grow further, for the benefit of the two peoples and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
On the same day, the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany hosted a gathering to celebrate Vietnam’s 73rd National Day./.
