Vietnam-US ties: A model of reconciliation and shared progress
Reflecting on the bilateral journey, Ambassador Dung said Vietnam-US ties are built on core values of humanity and reconciliation, demonstrated through joint efforts to address war legacies.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung engages in a dialogue with American scholars and students at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Washington DC (VNA)🌠 – Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung reaffirmed that Vietnam-US relations stand as a testament to reconciliation, cooperation, and shared progress during a dialogue at American University on February 26, marking 30 years of normalised relations between the two nations.
Reflecting on the bilateral journey, Ambassador Dung said Vietnam-US ties are built on core values of humanity and reconciliation, demonstrated through joint efforts to address war legacies. These include unexploded ordnance clearance, dioxin remediation, support for persons with disabilities, and the search for missing military personnel. He underscored the two countries’ determination to move beyond the past to establish a substantive and effective partnership.
The event hall was filled with energy as more than 100 scholars and students registered to attend the dialogue. (Photo: VNA)
Professor Piper Campbell, Head of the Foreign Policy and Global Security Department at American University’s School of International Service, highlighted the significance of the dialogue, noting the strong interest among students and faculty in developments in Southeast Asia, regional dynamics, and US-ASEAN relations. The event aimed to deepen American students’ understanding of the Vietnam-US relationship, its historical context, and its evolution over the past three decades.
Senior Vietnam expert Andrew Wells Dang of the Asia Centre at the US Institute of Peace and Fulbright scholar Nguyen Hong Hai at American University praised Ambassador Dung’s speech and dialogue. They noted that his insights addressed key questions from American scholars and younger generations eager to learn about Vietnam-US relations. Wells Dang concurred with the Ambassador that Vietnam-US ties serve as a model for reconciliation and cooperation, particularly in a world facing increasing geopolitical tensions.
On this occasion, Ambassador Dung expressed deep appreciation for generations of leaders and officials from both nations who have bridged differences and fostered cooperation over the decades. He particularly acknowledged the contributions of the late Senator John McCain, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and Senator Patrick Leahy, whose efforts not only helped both countries overcome the past but also inspired future generations.
The US is now Vietnam’s largest trading partner, with two-way trade exceeding 120 billion USD, more than 250 times the 1995 figure. Vietnam is emerging as a key global manufacturing hub, particularly in semiconductors, high technology, and renewable energy. Meanwhile, over 30,000 Vietnamese students in the US continue to serve as vital bridges between the two nations.
Ambassador Dung reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the new administration of President Donald Trump. Vietnam is confident that with the solid foundation built over the past 30 years, along with the support of President Trump’s administration, the US Congress, businesses, and the American people, the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to thrive in the years ahead, he said.
Dung called on younger generations from both nations to play an active role in strengthening bilateral ties and building a brighter future together./.
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