“After 50 years of progress in relations between our nations, from conflict to normalization, I am proud to have further strengthened ties with Vietnam – a critical partner in the Indo-Pacific –,” he said. he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, Tuesday evening.
“The United States is a Pacific nation and we are not going anywhere.”
A 90-second video recaps his state visit on September 10-11, beginning with the official welcome he received from Secretary-General Nguyen Phu Trong at the Presidential Palace, followed by interviews and meetings between them.
The video also includes clips from Biden’s meeting with President Vo Van Thuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Speaker Vuong Dinh Hue.
“This trip was a historic moment,” Biden says.
“Not all the progress made over the past 50 years was inevitable. It took years of hard work by the leaders of both countries.”
He felt “incredibly proud” of how the two nations and people “built trust and understanding over decades and worked to prepare for the painful legacy the war left to our two nations.”
“This is work that we are committed to continuing today.
“Our cooperation on these painful issues, as well as on creating new legacies, is a cooperation of shared peace and prosperity.”
He called it “a powerful reminder of all that we can accomplish when we are able to transcend the pain of the past and embrace a future of progress, grounded in the unity of our people.”
“Vietnam is a critical power in the world and a barometer in this vital region. And I look forward to continuing this new chapter in our nations’ history.”
A video published on the X account of American President Joe Biden, September 12, 2023.
The video ends with footage of Biden speaking at a joint press conference with Trong at the Party central office on the afternoon of September 10.
Biden became the fifth US president to visit Vietnam since the two countries normalized relations in 1995.
During his visit, the two countries announced an elevation of their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, 10 years after establishing a comprehensive partnership.
They agreed that the most important factors in their relations were respect for the fundamental principles that guide their relations, including respect for the Charter of the United Nations, international law and each other’s political institutions, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
After the announcement, the White House said the United States will intensify cooperation with Vietnam in the fields of science and technology, education, trade, economy, energy, responding to climate change, the environment, health care, security and repairing the legacy of war, and would strengthen ties between countries. businesses.
