On the morning of June 5, at the Presidential Palace, President Vo Van Thuong received US Ambassador Marc E.Knapper. Also attending were Chairman of the Presidential Office Le Khanh Hai.
President Vo Van Thuong welcomed the Ambassador and stated that Ambassador Marc E. Knapper is a person who is very knowledgeable about the country and people of Vietnam. Since taking on the role of US Ambassador to Vietnam, the Ambassador has had close and close relationships with Vietnamese authorities, jointly solving issues of mutual concern. The Ambassador has visited many localities and has close and close relations with the Vietnamese people. Since then, there have been positive contributions to promoting and strengthening the relationship between Vietnam and the United States.
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President Vo Van Thuong receives US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper.
Photo: Thong Nhat – VNA
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Ambassador Marc E.Knapper expressed his honor to meet President Vo Van Thuong, and said: US President Joe Biden is looking forward to meeting President Vo Van Thuong in the near future.
Returning to work in Vietnam for the second time, Ambassador Marc E.Knapper emphasized, this is a very meaningful and personal honor, especially on the occasion that Vietnam - the United States is about to celebrate its anniversary. 10 years of establishing a Comprehensive Partnership. The two countries have achieved many important achievements since the normalization of relations thanks to the efforts and goodwill of the two sides. The Ambassador stated that, since returning to work in Vietnam, I have always been deeply impressed by the development of Vietnam and the strong development in relations and cooperation between the two countries in many fields. different areas, thereby bringing benefits to the people and the two countries.
The ambassador said that the high-level phone call between General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden lasted longer than expected, which proves that the two sides still have many contents to continue discussing. US President Joe Biden attaches great importance to the relationship and cooperation with Vietnam and considers the development of this relationship an important task. US President Joe Biden looks forward to meeting General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in the near future.
At the meeting, President Vo Van Thuong stated that the relationship between Vietnam and the United States has made great strides after 28 years of normalizing relations, with many cooperations in all fields, including trade relations. strategic content. Vietnam always attaches importance to relations with the United States and identifies the United States as Vietnam's top partner. The results achieved in the relationship between the two countries are in line with the aspirations of the two peoples, and are promoted on the basis of respecting each country's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions. mutual understanding, equal cooperation, mutual benefit and in the spirit of leaving the past behind and looking to the future...
The high-level phone call between General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden left important messages, deepening and further strengthening the relationship between the two countries in the future, the President said. The President affirmed that deepening the two countries' relations is the desire of both sides. At the same time, we look forward to welcoming US President Joe Biden to visit Vietnam, on the occasion of the 2th anniversary of the establishment of the Comprehensive Partnership.
President Vo Van Thuong suggested that in the coming time, Ambassador Marc E. Knapper would be interested in promoting a number of work contents, contributing to deepening relations and cooperation between the two countries. In which, continue to exchange and contact high-level delegations; to step up friendly cooperation relations between localities of the two countries; increase US businesses to visit and seek investment opportunities in Vietnam; develop cooperation in defense and security... Besides, it is necessary to continue to expand cooperation in education and training because this is a very important content in the relationship between the two countries in the future.
President Vo Van Thuong and Ambassador Marc E. Knapper agreed to continue paying attention to promoting humanitarian programs; overcome the consequences of Agent Orange/dioxin; develop cooperation in education, training and other important fields... Besides, jointly support the respect of international law in the region and settle disputes in the East Sea by peaceful and appropriate measures. with international law, especially UNCLOS 1982.
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