The Vietnamese delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, and the US delegation was led by Andrew J. Shapiro, assistant Secretary of State. 

Both sides discussed regional and global security, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the fight against terrorism, drug trafficking and trans-national crime, relief aid to victims of natural disasters, security at sea, search and rescue work, visits by naval ships and international peace-keeping activity.

They looked at measures to increase cooperation in searching Vietnamese and American personnel missing in action, minimising the harmful effects of Agent Orange/Dioxin, clearing unexploded ordnance, coping with climate change and rising sea levels, and exchanging high-level visits.

This is an annual Vietnam-US dialogue on political, security and national defence to promote mutual trust and understanding. It took place at a time when Vietnam and the US are celebrating 15 years of their diplomacy.

At a joint press briefing held the same day, both Mr Minh and Mr Shapiro said the dialogue was successful and they believed the Vietnam-US relationship will develop stronger in both bilateral and multilateral forums.