Relations between Ho Chi Minh City and the United States will bear more fruit to contribute to the two countries’ bilateral ties, said Le Thanh Liem, Vice Chairman of the city People’s Committee on June 14.
US Consul General in HCM City Mary Tarnowka (left), US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink and Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Le Thanh Liem (right) join a a ceremony to celebrate the 242nd Independence Day (July 4) of the US in HCM City. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Relations between Ho Chi MinhCity and the United States will bear more fruit to contribute to the twocountries’ bilateral ties, said Le Thanh Liem, Vice Chairman of the cityPeople’s Committee on June 14.
Liem made the statement while joining US AmbassadorDaniel Kritenbrink in a ceremony hosted by the US Consulate General in HCM Cityto celebrate the 242nd Independence Day (July 4) of the US in the city.
He said through the ups and downs of history, Vietnam-USrelations have come a long way to mark an important milestone with theestablishment of the two countries’ Comprehensive Partnership during PresidentTruong Tan Sang’s official visit to the US in July 2013. The visit of PresidentDonald Trump to Vietnam in November last year demonstrated the US’s commitmentto deepening ties with the Southeast Asian nation, he added.
As Vietnam’s economic, cultural, scientific andtechnological hub, HCM City has been fostering cooperation with partners fromthe US, reaping encouraging results in trade, investment, education, healthcareand more, the city’s official stressed.
The trust and goodwill of both sides have removed manyobstacles for Vietnam-US relations which have seen remarkable progress sincethe normalisation of ties, he said. He expressed his belief that the Vietnam-USComprehensive Partnership and US ties with HCM City will grow further.
Kritenbrink, for his part, said the celebration ofIndependence Day is an opportunity for people to get closer to honourfriendship. This ceremony is also a chance to together look back at the twocountries’ growing partnership and the long way they have come together, headded.
The ambassador moved on to say that the US has greatinterest in the Indo-Pacific region and is enthusiastic about Vietnam’ssuccess. The US wants to see a strong, prosperous and independent Vietnam, hesaid.
Two sitting US Presidents have visited Vietnam over thepast two years while bilateral relations in trade, investment and security haveexpanded alongside more opportunities for cultural and educational exchangesbetween Vietnamese and American people, the diplomat stated. All these showed astrong relationship that will continue to develop.-VNA
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China’s increasing military presence in the East Sea via the placement of advanced weapon systems in the waters aims to intimidate and coerce its neighbours, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh has highlighted the significance of the development of the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership in different fields.
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As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
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The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
US Consul General in HCM City Mary Tarnowka (left), US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink and Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Le Thanh Liem (right) join a a ceremony to celebrate the 242nd Independence Day (July 4) of the US in HCM City. (Photo: VNA)
