US wants to promote comprehensive partnership with Vietnam: US national security advisor
(VOVWORLD) - US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien said the US attaches importance to, and wants to promote the comprehensive partnership with Vietnam in a stable and sustainable manner, based on mutual respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity and political institutions.
 US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien (Photo: VNA) |
He made the remarks at a meeting with students, lecturers and post graduates at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) during his official visit to the Southeast Asian country which concluded on Sunday.
O’Brien affirmed the US supports a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam, and expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s history and culture, as well as lasting impression on a dynamic and hospitable country in his speech.
The US will continue with projects on dioxin detoxification, bomb and mine clearance, support for people with disabilities, and search for remains of Vietnamese soldiers, making contribution to increasing trust between the two nations, he said.
He also congratulated Vietnam on successfully performing the role of ASEAN Chair in a very tough year, saying the US backs the ASEAN’s central role, and will continue develop the ASEAN-US strategic partnership and Mekong-US partnership.