Vietnam, US celebrate one year of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and the US have made much progress in people-to-people diplomacy since the two nations established the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership a year ago, Deputy Chairman of HCMC People’s Council Pham Thanh Kien said at Tuesday’s get-together on this occasion.
 Pham Thanh Kien, Deputy Chairman of HCMC People’s Council and Chairman of the VUFA in HCM City, speaks at the event. (Photo: Xuan Khu/VNA) |
Kien, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam-US Friendship Association (VUFA) in HCM City, said the progress is a result of the efforts to foster and elevate bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, toward 30 years of diplomatic ties in 2025.
 US Consul General in HCM City Susan Burns. (Photo: Xuan Khu/VNA) |
US Consul General in HCM City Susan Burns praised the expansion of cooperation across various fields over the past year, saying it has benefited the two nations.
Collaboration in trade, investment, law enforcement, health, veteran exchanges, and education is based on mutual understanding, trust, and the friendship between the two countries’ people, she said.
The US diplomat added she hopes for new initiatives to enhance cooperation in science and technology, education, and workforce development; and opportunities for people-to-people exchanges.