Expressing his honour to return to work in Vietnam as US Ambassador, Knapper said he is impressed with the country’s development achievements and growing stature in the world, as well as the recent strides in bilateral links in multiple spheres.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong receives new US Ambassador Marc E. Knapper.

The two countries hold much potential for further developing their ties in the time ahead, including in new areas such as climate change and epidemic response, he noted.

The US supports a strong, independent, and prosperous Vietnam and will promote bilateral relations on the basis of respect for each other’s political regimes, the ambassador affirmed, pledging efforts to contribute to the countries’ cooperation.

General Secretary Trong congratulated Knapper on assuming his duty in Vietnam, saying that the fortune, strength, and international stature and prestige Vietnam has today are firstly attributed to its clear-sighted foreign policy.

He underlined the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development, and diversification and multilateralisation of foreign relations on the basis of mutual respect, for the sake of the two countries and for regional and global peace, friendship, and cooperation.

The Party leader asked Ambassador Knapper to continue actively contributing to the development of the two countries’ ties. He also wished his guest many successes during his term in Vietnam.

Vietnam-Russia relationship endures through the years

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Russia comes at a time when Vietnam and Russia have marked their 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties (in 2020) and held a friendship year on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the treaty on fundamental principles of the Vietnam-Russia friendship and the 20th anniversary of the joint statement on the Vietnam-Russia strategic partnership.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hopes for advanced Vietnam-Russia relationship

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has expressed his hope that his upcoming visit to Russia will contribute to creating new momentum and breakthroughs to further deepen the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

PM’s Japan visit hoped to elevate bilateral relationship

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming official visit to Japan from November 22-25 is expected to lift the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership to a new height.

Vietnam always treasures and wants to further develop relations with ROK: PM

Vietnam always treasures and wants to further develop relations with the Republic of Korea (ROK), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said, suggesting the ROK’s Ambassador to Vietnam Park Noh Wan and businesses continue supporting and contributing to the bilateral ties.

Germany to continue promoting relations with Vietnam: President

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has expressed his hope to continue promoting the close and trustful relations and cooperation with Vietnam even in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Source: NDO/VNA