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2025 marks a milestone year in a remarkable journey, the 30th Anniversary of U.S. - Vietnam relations |
Ambassador Knapper began with Vietnamese:"Xin chào."
The Ambassador emphasized:"2025 marks a milestone year in a remarkable journey, the 30th anniversary of relations between the United States and Vietnam.
It was on July 11, 1995 when President Bill Clinton announced the normalization of relations. Just weeks later, our embassies opened in Hanoi and Washington, DC, laying the foundation for a relationship that has grown deeper and more dynamic with each passing year.
Through dialogue and forging connections, we have built trust and mutual respect by addressing the legacies of war, taking bold steps forward through growing trade and investment, deepened health cooperation, and expanded educational exchanges to bring our peoples closer.
From foes, to friends, and now as Comprehensive Strategic Partners: today Vietnam is one of America’s top trading partners in Southeast Asia, it is the top source of students in ASEAN, and a key partner in maintaining regional security, stability, and prosperity.
We are now writing the next chapter of our partnership and addressing global challenges like climate and health security; and together we are driving innovation through technology and education.
To the youth of Vietnam: We look to you to continue to be the bridge between our nations. I am confident that by working together, our future will be brighter than ever. That is why the United States is investing in the future of the U.S. – Vietnam relationship by continuing to expand education and exchange programs like the Fulbright Scholarship in science and technology.
Together we are building a healthier future by elevating our health security cooperation, increasing trade and investment in healthcare, and addressing emerging public health challenges. Our collaboration means working together to cut down on plastic waste, ensure climate resilience, promote renewable energy, and sustain Vietnam's precious biodiversity to protect and improve the environment now and in the future for you and your families.
Cảm ơn các bạn. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Here’s to the next 30 years of friendship, cooperation, and shared success."