Vietnamese Vice President welcomes her US counterpart in Hanoi

VOV.VN - US Vice President Kamala Harris on August 25 began an array of activities in Hanoi as part of her official visit to Vietnam from August 24- 26 at the invitation of Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.

At the Presidential Palace, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan welcomed Kamala Harris, who is the highest-ranking US official to visit Vietnam since President Joe Biden took office.

At a meeting with Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, VP Harris affirmed that the US supports a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam, which continues to pursue the renewal process,  expand international integration, and assume an increasingly important role in ASEAN and the region.

Xuan emphasized that one of Vietnam's priorities is to further deepening bilateral ties with friends and important partners, including the US – one of its leading important partners.

According to the Vietnamese Vice President, the Vietnam – US comprehensive partnership is growing steadily in bilateral, regional and global cooperation fields.

On the occasion, she thanked the US Government and people for providing practical and timely support for Vietnam in the battle against COVID-19 in recent times.

Xuan suggested the US Government continue offering favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community to reside and work in the country, helping them become an effective bridge bringing Vietnam – US ties closer.

Vietnam will provide all possible support for US citizens, businesses and organizations to travel, study and invest in the nation, Xuan told her guest.

Harris, in turn, reaffirmed that her nation supports a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam, and treasures its comprehensive partnership with Vietnam on the basis of respect for each other's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political regime.

She also asserted her strong commitment to promote extensive, stable and solid ties between the two nations in the near future.

Following the meeting with Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, VP Kamala Harris had a meeting with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Some photos featuring the welcome ceremony for VP Kamala Harris:

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