He would meet leaders in both countries "to reaffirm the strength of our bilateral relationships," it tweeted on Thursday.

Reuters quoted an unnamed American official as saying O'Brien would be in Vietnam from Friday to Sunday for high-level meetings. Two weeks ago U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Hanoi where he affirmed his nation’s continued support for a strong, prosperous and independent Vietnam.

National security adviser Robert O'Brien speaks to the media outside the White House in Washington, U.S., November 17, 2020.

O'Brien participated in last week’s virtual ASEAN - U.S. Summit organized by Vietnam, highly appreciating Vietnam's role as the chair of ASEAN this year, particularly in coordinating regional efforts at a time full of difficulties and challenges such as the Covid-19 outbreak.

Vietnam and the U.S. have been marking the 25th anniversary of the normalization of ties in 1995, 20 years after the end of the Vietnam War.

They are comprehensive partners today, with bilateral trade increasing from $450 million in 1994 to $77 billion last year.

Vietnam Social Security launches app

Vietnam Social Security launched the application VssID at an online meeting with 20,000 participants in 63 provinces and cities on Monday afternoon.

Vietnam, Singapore boost cooperation on cybersecurity

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the Singaporean Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) held a virtual ministerial meeting on September 29 to discuss bilateral cooperation on cybersecurity.

Ensuring national food security

The Politburo recently signed the promulgation of Conclusion No. 81-KL/TW on ensuring national food security until 2030.

NA leader meets exemplary individuals in protecting security

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on August 6 met with outstanding individuals in the “For national security” emulation movement and the “All people protect national security” campaign launched by the Ministry of Public Security.

Politburo issues conclusion on ensuring national food security by 2030

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong, on behalf of the Politburo, signed Conclusion No. 81-KL/TW on ensuring national food security by 2030.

Source: VnExpress