US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien

O’Brien said: “I wish I could have come to Vietnam sooner. This is a wonderful country. I will definitely return as a tourist in the future.”

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, said the US National Security Advisor.

O’Brien affirmed that the US supports a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam, and expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s history and culture, as well as lasting impression of a dynamic and hospitable country.

Looking back at progress in bilateral relations in the past 25 years, he spoke highly of their cooperative achievements in the fields of politics-diplomacy, defense-security, economy-trade, settlement of war consequences, and people-to-people exchanges.

He particularly laid stress on the flexible organization of activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the diplomatic relations amid COVID-19, and thanked Vietnam for its support for the US in the search for US servicemen missing in duty during the war in Vietnam.

The US will continue with projects on dioxin detoxification, bomb and mine clearance, support for people with disabilities, and searches for remains of Vietnamese soldiers, making contributions to increasing trust between the two nations.

He also congratulated Vietnam on successfully performing the role of ASEAN Chair in a very tough year, saying the US backs ASEAN’s central role, and will continue to develop the ASEAN-US strategic partnership and Mekong-US partnership.

Hailing the roles of Vietnam as the ASEAN Chair 2020 and a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council during 2020-2021, O'Brien said he hoped both nations will enhance coordination in addressing common challenges, contributing to maintaining peace, stability, security and development in the region and the world.

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