Addressing the event, the top Vietnamese leader reviewed the history of the Vietnam-U.S. relationship, describing it as a rare process and a model for international relations in post-war healing and relations building.
The two countries had their first exchanges more than two centuries ago, going through many challenges and ups and downs, from former enemies in the war, to become friends and develop their relationship to a comprehensive partnership in 2013, he said.
After 10 years of implementing the comprehensive partnership with important steps achieved in strengthening trust and enhancing mutual understanding, the framework has created a solid foundation for the two countries to upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development in 2023, he added.
With a look to the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam-U.S. relations in 2025, Lam proposed that the two sides should continue to strengthen close coordination to effectively implement the Vietnam-U.S. Joint Statement in 2023, especially increasing contacts and delegation exchanges at high levels, while making science and high technology cooperation such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence, and high-quality human resources training a strategic breakthrough in bilateral relations, and continuing to prioritize collaboration in overcoming the consequences of war, contributing to building and strengthening trust between the two sides.
The two sides should strengthen dialogues based on a straightforward and constructive spirit, shared interests and legitimate concerns of each other, and foster coordination, making more contributions to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and the world, he said, using the occasion to thank the U.S. Government and people for their support in Vietnam’s response to the aftermath of typhoon Yagi.
Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, sharing his personal experiences when witnessing the difficulties during the normalization and promotion of bilateral ties, underlined that thanks to efforts by generations of both sides’ leaders and people, the two countries today not only are delighted at their success in finding a formula for healing war wounds but also stand a chance to realize what the second U.S. President, John Adams, used to say, which is together giving the younger generation opportunities that the current generation could not imagine.
Kerry voiced his hope that next year, the two sides will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties by together looking towards the future.
Senator Dan Sullivan offered condolences to the families of typhoon Yagi victims. He also expressed appreciation of contributions by generations of U.S. parliamentarians such as late Senator John McCain and Kerry to the normalization and promotion of bilateral relations.
Sullivan affirmed that the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, backed by both the Democratic Party and Republican Party of the U.S., boasts great development potential and will actively contribute to regional and global peace, stability, cooperation, and development.
The U.S. Congress will continue supporting a strong, independent, resilient, and prosperous Vietnam that holds leading importance in the region, he remarked.
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