US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The US attaches importance to, and wants to promotethe comprehensive partnership with Vietnam in a stable and sustainable manner, basedon mutual respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, and territorialintegrity and political institutions, said US National Security Advisor RobertO’Brien.
He made the remarks at a meeting with students, lecturers and post graduates atthe Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) during his official visit to theSoutheast Asian country on November 20-22.
O’Brien affirmed the US supports a strong, independent andprosperous Vietnam, and expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s history andculture, as well as lasting impression on a dynamic and hospitable country inhis speech.
Looking back at progress in the bilateral relations in the past 25 years, hespoke highly of their cooperative achievements in the fields ofpolitics-diplomacy, defence-security, economy-trade, settlement of warconsequences, and people-to-people exchanges.
He particularly laid stress on the flexible organisation of activities tocelebrate the 25th anniversary of the diplomatic relations amidstCOVID-19, and thanked Vietnam for its support for the US in the search for USservicemen missing in duty during war time in Vietnam.
The US will continue with projects on dioxin detoxification, bomb and mineclearance, support for people with disabilities, and search for remains of Vietnamesesoldiers, making contribution to increasing trust between the two nations.
He also congratulated Vietnam on successfully performing the role of ASEANChair in a very tough year, saying the US backs the ASEAN’s central role, andwill continue develop the ASEAN-US strategic partnership and Mekong-USpartnership.
Hailing the roles of Vietnam as the ASEAN Chair 2020 and a non-permanent memberof the United Nations Security Council during 2020-2021, O’Brien hoped bothnations will enhance coordination in addressing common challenges, contributingto maintain peace, stability, security and development in the region and theworld.
The US national security advisor engaged in talks with DAV students, lecturersand postgraduates on the Vietnam-US relations, and many regional andinternational issues./.
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