The President said Vietnam respects the comprehensive partnership with the US, considering it one of top partners and wished to promote the relationship on the basis of mutual respect for each other’s independence, national sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions. He welcomed the US commitment to long-term cooperation for regional peace, stability, cooperation and development. President Quang pledged Vietnam’s full and effective support for the US in searching for US servicemen missing in action. He called for joint implementation of a project on dioxin detoxification in Bien Hoa airport, continued transfer of Hamilton-class cutter to Vietnam in 2019, and joint organization of a US aircraft carrier visit in March.

Secretary Mattis said the US respects its comprehensive partnership with Vietnam and strives to promote cooperation in all areas, especially searching for information about Vietnamese soldiers missing in the war and support for dioxin detoxification in Bien Hoa airport.