Vietnam Embassy hosts banquet for US diplomats
(VOVWORLD) -Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh hosted a banquet for Susan Thornton, Acting Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, on Thursday, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.
The event was also attended by Deputy Assistant Secretary Patrick Murphy. Ambassador Vinh and his guests praised the achievements in Vietnam-US relations in 2017 with the US visit by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in May and President Donald Trump’s Vietnam visit in November. Ms. Thornton said the US treasures cooperation and partnership with Vietnam bilaterally and with regards to global issues of mutual concern. Both diplomats agreed to elevate the two countries’ relations in 2018, implement high-level agreements, and boost their comprehensive partnership.