(VOVworld) – Deputy Defense Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh has said that Vietnam-US relations have progressed well. He said this at a reception for US Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel in Hanoi on Monday. Mr. Vinh said he hopes the US will continue to support Vietnam in preparing forces to join UN peacekeeping activities, handling dioxin contamination, searching and dismantling landmines and unexploded ordnance left from the war, and continuing the search for servicemen who were reported missing in action(MIA) during the Vietnam war. Russel said he believes Vietnam-US army cooperation will continue to expand, contributing to regional peace and cooperation. The two diplomats said US President Barack Obama’s coming visit to Vietnam will raise bilateral ties to a new level. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US relations progress well
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Roundtable discussion on “Media and Development of Vietnam-US relations”
(VOVworld)- The Vietnam-US Society of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, the Associated Press and the International Center of Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation organized a roundtable discussion on media and development of Vietnam-US relations on Friday. Reviewing the 70 years of the Vietnam-US Society and 20 years of the normalization of Vietnam-US relations, the President of the Vietnam-US Society Nguyen Tam Chien highlighted the AP’s contributions to covering the real war in Vietnam. Chien said: "I hope that the relationship between Vietnam and the Associated Press will further develop and that AP will continue contributing to the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and the US". … [Read more...] about Roundtable discussion on “Media and Development of Vietnam-US relations”
Photo contest on Vietnam-US relations
PANO – More than 100 professional and amateur photographers have taken part in the seven-month long photo contest, "Vietnam-US relations through Vietnamese photographers’ lens", announced President of the Vietnam-US Friendship Organization Nguyen Tam Chien on May 15th in Hanoi. More than 2,000 entries focus on politics, diplomacy, culture, society, landscapes, and the nature of the US. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on July 3rd in Hanoi. 100 awarded works and outstanding ones will be shown at an exhibition from July 3rd to 14th in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Washington D.C. The contest is part of activities celebrating the 20th anniversary of the normalisation of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations. Translated by Son Ca … [Read more...] about Photo contest on Vietnam-US relations
Exhibition launched for 20th anniversary of Vietnam-US relations
The Hanoitimes - A photo contest and exhibition was launched in Hanoi on October 15 towards the 20th anniversary of the normalisation of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations (July 12, 1995-July 12, 2015). At the launch ceremony, President of the Vietnam-US Association Nguyen Tam Chien said this is part of activities to mark the event which contributes to enhancing mutual understanding and exchanges between the two peoples. It showcases best photographic works on Vietnam-US relations and the American country. The photos taken by Vietnamese photographers cover the fields of politics, diplomacy, economics, society, cultural identity, lifestyle and landscape. … [Read more...] about Exhibition launched for 20th anniversary of Vietnam-US relations
US House of Representatives: Vietnam-US relations develop comprehensively
(VOVworld) - The US House of Representatives has presented the Congressional Record to mark 20 years of the normalization of commercial relations between the US and Vietnam. US Senator Jeff Flake handed over the document to Vietnamese ambassador Nguyen Quoc Cuong at a ceremony on Monday. The document says the US lifting of its embargo on Vietnam opened a new chapter in Vietnam-US relations paving the way for the full normalization of diplomatic ties on July, 1995. It says that the Vietnam-US relations have developed comprehensively thanks to efforts made by both governments and peoples. The record acknowledges the role of the two countries' leaders in strengthening bi-lateral ties and the contribution and vision of Vietnam's leaders in fostering Vietnam-US relations. … [Read more...] about US House of Representatives: Vietnam-US relations develop comprehensively