Sokha Hotel Phnom Penh, Cambodia 5:24 P.M. ICT THE PRESIDENT: It’s wonderful that we gather with all of you again. This is my third U.S.-ASEAN Summit of my presidency. And I was honored to host the White Hou- — at the White House in May. And now that we’re back together here in Cambodia, I …
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MAY 13, 2022 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States gather on the occasion of the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit, the first-ever to be held in Washington, D.C., on 12-13 May 2022. EMPHASIZING the importance of adhering to key principles, shared values and norms enshrined …
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State Department, Washington, D.C. 4:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you. (Applause.) My whole name. Thank you all very much. Good afternoon, everyone. I said last night — let me reiterate: It’s been wonderful, wonderful to host you all in the first-ever U.S-ASEAN Summit in Washington, D.C. And besides, Mr. President, the food wasn’t …
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Presidential Palace Hanoi, Vietnam VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Thank you, Mr. President. It is my honor to be the first Vice President of the United States to visit Vietnam in the last quarter of a century. And I’m looking very much forward to a productive conversation that is focused on strengthening the relationship between the United …
Read More» Friday, October 9, 2020, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Good evening and welcome! We’re thrilled that you’re here with us this evening as we celebrate the 244th U.S. Independence Day and the 25th anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam bilateral partnership. A very warm welcome to everyone joining us tonight at different locations here in Hanoi, as well as in …
Read More» Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Hello, friends! Good evening and welcome! I’m thrilled to be here with you all this evening as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of U.S.-Vietnam diplomatic relations. I would particularly like to thank my dear friend Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga and all of our partners at the Vietnam Union of …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release August 13, 2020 The Conviction of Eight Members of the Hien Phap Group in Vietnam The U.S. government is deeply concerned about Vietnam’s conviction and sentencing of eight members of the Hien Phap civil society organization in Vietnam to more than 40 years in …
Read More» July 28, 2020 As Prepared Thank you for that introduction. It’s an honor for me to join you this evening as we commemorate 25 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam. I would like to recognize Senator Leahy and Representative Yoho. I know they will agree that an historic bipartisan trip in 1993 by Senators John McCain and John Kerry was critical to laying …
Read More» Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Tower, Hanoi Dr. Vũ Tiến Lộc, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, central and provincial government leaders, members of the business community and honored guests, good morning! I am very pleased to welcome you to the virtual launch of the 2019 …
Read More» Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Vietnam Red Cross Headquarters, Hanoi Thank you for inviting me here today. It is a pleasure to be among friends. Thank you to our hosts today – Associate Professor Nguyễn Thị Xuân Thu, President of the Vietnam Red Cross Society. I am pleased to see so many faces I know well …
Read More» Thursday, April 16, 2020 Office of the Government, 1 Hoang Hoa Tham, Hanoi Thank you for inviting me here today. Like all of you, my colleagues and I have been carefully following recommended guidance on social distancing to do our part in the fight against COVID-19. As a result, this is actually my first public …
Read More» Thursday, March 5, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tien Sa Port, Danang [Insert VNG and Danang VIP names], Admiral John Aquilino, Rear Admiral Stuart Baker, and other distinguished guests, good afternoon. My name is Daniel Kritenbrink and I am the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam. It is a true honor to join you today to welcome the USS Theodore …
Read More» Thursday, January 16, 2020 Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel, Hanoi It’s a pleasure to be here with you tonight to welcome the new year. Thank you for coming during this busy time of the year to meet with your Fulbright community in Vietnam. Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! This year we are celebrating 25 years of U.S.-Vietnam …
Read More» Monday, January 6, 2020 Intercontinental Hotel, Hanoi I would like to first thank my friend Jerilyn Brusseau, Peace Trees Co-founder, and her team for organizing this dinner tonight, and for the opportunity to meet the members of Peace Trees Citizen Diplomacy Delegation. I am happy to see many long-time friends who have done so much …
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Xin chào các ban! Xin chào, Vietnam! It’s an honor to be here today. I would particularly like to thank Vice Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn and the people of Vietnam for this very warm welcome and the hospitality that you have shown to me on this visit. I am extremely honored to be here, …
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In 2020, we mark a quarter century since the United States and Vietnam established diplomatic relations. It was a historic step—one that first required us to face the dark legacy of war between our two nations. I, like so many in both our countries, remember living through that era of conflict as a young boy. …
Read More» Remarks by Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs U.S. Department of State As Prepared December 12, 2019 INTRODUCTION Good afternoon. Thank you to CSIS for inviting me – and for rescheduling this speech after I had to miss our initial date last week. The title of my remarks is …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of East Asian & Pacific Affairs For Immediate Release REMARKS David R. Stilwell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian & Pacific Affairs December 2, 2019 As Prepared Good afternoon. Thank you to the Brookings Institution for inviting me. I’ve been asked to speak today about the People’s Republic of China, …
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November 20, 2019 Hanoi, Vietnam Good afternoon! I want to thank President Nguyễn Vũ Tùng and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam for hosting me today. The Academy has long been one of the most prestigious institutions in the country and has trained generations of Vietnam’s leaders. It is an honor to be here, and I …
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Foreign Policy Issued on: October 24, 2019 Conrad Hotel Washington, D.C. 11:51 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all for that warm welcome. And to your new chairman, Governor Scott Walker; former Congresswoman Jane Harman; and to all the members of the board at this historic center; and to all the fine scholars: …
Read More» Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Location, City Xin chào các quý vị! And thank you all for coming this afternoon. Around the world, some of our planet’s most amazing animals are being hunted to extinction. Here in Vietnam, for example, the last wild rhino was killed in 2010, and there are probably less than 10 remaining …
Read More» Sunday, September 22, 2019 American Club, Hanoi Xin chào các bạn. Happy Pride! I am honored to be here today to celebrate the 8th annual Hanoi Pride. Thank you to: the organizers of Hanoi Pride for all you have done to make this possible, the businesses and embassies that have sponsored this event, and I …
Read More» Friday, September 20, 2019 DPAA Detachment 2 Annex, Hanoi Good morning to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Detachment Two team, and to our friends and colleagues who join us here for this important occasion. I am truly honored to be with you on the 2019 National POW/MIA Recognition Day, an annual event during which Americans …
Read More» Sunday, September 8, 2019 Crescent Plaza, Ho Chi Minh City Xin chào quý vị! Good morning and thank you so much for the warm introduction. First of all, allow me to recognize Fulbright University Vietnam President Đàm Bích Thủy [Dom Bic TWEE] and her team for their leadership and vision. The speed at which this …
Read More» Friday, September 6, 2019 American Center, Ho Chi Minh City Xin chào quý vị! Good afternoon and thank you so much for the warm introduction. First of all, please join me in welcoming our new Consul General Marie Damour to Ho Chi Minh City. We are so happy to welcome you back to Vietnam in …
Read More» Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Good morning! Thank you Jan-Erik Stoa for your kind introduction and all the work you, and your team at Norwegian People’s Aid, did to make this second Cluster Munitions Remnants Survey workshop a reality. The U.S. government is proud to sponsor this important event, and I thank the U.S. State Department’s …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS Siam Society Bangkok, Thailand August 2, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Peter, thank you for the kind introduction. I also want to thank the Siam Society and your president for hosting me. I know too we have many prominent businesspeople here in …
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Centara Grand Bangkok, Thailand 8/1/2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Foreign Minister. I want to thank you, Thailand, for hosting this special ministerial marking a decade of the Lower Mekong Initiative. The United States has been a proud partner for those whole 10 years, and thanks to our work: 340,000 people have access to improved drinking …
Read More»![U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participates in a joint press availability with Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai at the Centara Grand Media Center in Bangkok, Thailand on August 1, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/40/48430810022_a9992136db_k-e1564722063600-750x450.jpg "Secretary Pompeo Participates in a Press Availability With Thai Foreign Minister Pramudwinai")
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS August 1, 2019 Centara Grand Bangkok, Thailand SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. Thank you, Foreign Minister. Thanks for hosting here today, and I want to congratulate also Foreign Minister Don on a successful year at Thailand’s chairmanship. As Secretary of State, a key part …
Read More» Sunday, June 23, 2019 Danang International Airport, Danang Vice Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn, Acting Director General of the Americas Division Lê Chí Dzũng, distinguished guests, friends and colleagues. It is a privilege to be here today to remember the sacrifice of American personnel who went missing in Vietnam so many years ago, as well as …
Read More» Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Intercontinental Landmark 72 Hotel, Hanoi Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome, and thank you for joining us to celebrate the 243rd anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. I want to first welcome our Guest of Honor from the Vietnamese Government, the Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngọc Anh. Minister Anh, …
Read More» Thursday, June 6, 2019 Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Ho Chi Minh City I would like to thank President Dam Bich Thủy for the outstanding honor of joining you today to break ground at the future site of the beautiful Fulbright University Vietnam campus. The bilateral relationship between the United States and Vietnam is stronger than it …
Read More» Saturday, May 11, 2019 Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U) Dr. Phan Thị Thu Hương, Deputy Director of Vietnam Authority for HIV/AIDS Control; Dr. Nguyễn Khắc Hiền, Hanoi Department of Health leader; and Dr. Nguyễn Nhật Cảm, Director of the Hanoi CDC; government leaders; representatives from academic institutions and students; the United Nations …
Read More» Friday, May 10, 2019 Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the American Chamber of Commerce for your support in organizing today’s event. I am pleased to be joined by [Vietnamese VIPs]. I also want to welcome …
Read More» Friday, April 26, 2019 Air Quality Awareness Week is an occasion to discuss the importance of air quality and the harmful impacts of air pollution on human health, the economy, and the environment. Additionally, activities during Air Quality Awareness Week remind people to check the Air Quality Index to understand the best time of day …
Read More» Saturday, April 20, 2019 Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình; Vice Minister Nguyễn Chí Vịnh and representatives from the Ministry of National Defense and Committee 701; Chairman Đinh Quốc Thái and representatives from the Dong Nai People’s Committee; Senator Patrick Leahy, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator Tom Udall, Senator Rob …
Read More» Thursday, March 14, 2019 Vinh University, Vinh City Good afternoon! Thank you Professor Khoa for inviting me to Vinh University. Thank you also to all the faculty and students who came here today. I am especially pleased to know that alumni of English Access programs, E-Teacher, and the Fulbright program are here today too. What …
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Madame Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến, the Minister of Health Mr. Lê Hồng Sơn, the Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Mr. Phạm Lương Sơn, Deputy Director General of Vietnam Social Security Agency Mr. Nguyễn Hoàng Long, Director General of Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control Representatives of Ministries and Government, public health partners, and distinguished guests, …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release February 28, 2019 REMARKS Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo With Traveling Press February 28, 2019 ERT Manila, Philippines SECRETARY POMPEO: So the President gave a pretty good description of the summit, how it ended, the progress that we made, and progress we didn’t …
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JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam 2:15 P.M. ICT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. I want to begin by thanking the Prime Minister and President of Vietnam. We’re in Hanoi. It’s an incredible city. What’s happened over the last 25 years has been incredible for the people of Vietnam, the job they’ve done …
Read More» Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019 11:03 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Are you all having a good time in Hanoi? Everybody having a good time? Everybody? Jeff? I hope. Q Chairman Kim, are you ready to denuclearize? Are you ready to give up your nuclear weapons? CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) If I’m …
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Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AND CHAIRMAN KIM JONG UN OF THE STATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA BEFORE 1:1 BILATERAL MEETING Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019 8:55 A.M. ICT CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) And I believe that, starting from …
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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam 6:33 P.M. ICT CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) So it’s exactly 261 days since we met last time in Singapore, in June, last year. PRESIDENT TRUMP: Yes. CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) And I truly believe that this successful and great meeting that we are having today is thanks to the …
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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam 6:28 P.M. ICT Q Mr. President, what do you hope to achieve in your talks with the Chairman? PRESIDENT TRUMP: I think they’ll be very successful. Great relationship. I think they’re going to be very successful. We look forward to it. We both do. Q Have you walked back …
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Office of Government Hall Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019 12:11 P.M. ICT PRIME MINISTER PHÚC: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, on behalf of the government, we greatly appreciate the process of denuclearization and peace building in North Korea that Mr. President was so resolute in these efforts. And thank you very much for choosing Vietnam as …
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Presidential Palace Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019 11:09 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT TRỌNG: (As interpreted.) Please, may I call our meeting to order, please. Let me begin by warmly welcome President Donald Trump and the American delegation to Vietnam for the second DPRK-U.S. Summit. I would like to thank the United States and DPRK for choosing …
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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam 7:08 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Everybody having a good time? Q Yes, sir. PRESIDENT TRUMP: You are? I hope so. One of the great photographers of the world. (Laughter.) One of the great. Make us look very good tonight, please. Q We’ll work on that. PRESIDENT TRUMP: One of …
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Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hanoi, Vietnam February 26, 2019 FOREIGN MINISTER MINH: (Via interpreter) State Secretary Mike Pompeo, it’s a great pleasure to meet with you again in Vietnam and welcome back. And I still remember last time I met you, I was back from (inaudible) and this time, …
Read More» Friday, December 7, 2018 The Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to the Asian Economic Forum, the American Chamber of Commerce, Fulbright University Vietnam, and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry for your support in organizing today’s event. I am pleased to be joined by [Vietnamese VIPs]. …
Read More» Thursday, December 6, 2018 Intercontinental Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh Good afternoon. Acting Assistant Secretary Ian Steff, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor to be here and speak at this important seminar focused on opportunities for U.S.-Vietnam cooperation in Vietnam’s LNG sector. I’d like to take a moment to remember the life …
Read More» Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Hoang Yen Restaurant, Ho Chi Minh City Ladies and Gentlemen – good afternoon! It is an honor to address this meeting that joins the Fulbright University Vietnam Board of Directors and the Trust for University Innovation in Vietnam Board of Directors, together with Fulbright University Vietnam faculty, for the first time. …
Read More» Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), Hanoi Vice President Bình, distinguished guests of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, friends of the U.S.-Vietnam partnership, good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me here today. It is wonderful to be back! It seems like it was just yesterday when I had the privilege to …
Read More» Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), Ho Chi Minh President Thắng, distinguished faculty and students of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, good morning. It is an honor to be here at the premier training institution for Vietnam’s leaders and strategic thinkers of the party and government. …
Read More» Friday, September 21, 2018 DPAA Detachment 2 Annex, Hanoi Good afternoon to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Detachment Two team, and to our friends and colleagues who join us here for this important occasion. I am truly honored to be with you on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, an annual event during which Americans pause to …
Read More» Thursday, September 13, 2018 Pan Pacific Hotel, Hanoi What a pleasure it is to be here today to celebrate the success of the Vietnam Education Foundation. I would like to extend a warm welcome to Deputy Minister Nguyễn Phương Nga of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as Dr. Kum Dongwha of the Vietnam …
Read More» Monday, September 10, 2018 Sheraton Hotel Hanoi Ballroom Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng, Mr. Under Secretary, Ambassador Phạm Quang Vinh, Good morning. Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, it is great to be with you. Thank you, Michael, for the kind introduction. Thanks to Adam at the AmCham Hanoi, John Goyer from U.S. Chamber of …
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07/08/2018 10:16 AM EDT Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Hanoi, Vietnam July 8, 2018 GENERAL SECRETARY TRONG: (Via interpreter) Mr. State Secretary, welcome to Vietnam. It is a great pleasure to have you here in Vietnam and I understand that although this isn’t – it’s very short in duration, but it is a very …
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07/08/2018 11:21 AM EDT Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Sofitel Metropole Hotel Hanoi, Vietnam July 8, 2018 AMBASSADOR KRITENBRINK: (Applause.) Thank you. Well, good evening, everyone. Delighted to be here. I’m Dan Kritenbrink, the American ambassador to Vietnam, and I am deeply gratified to see heretonight so many friends of the U.S.-Vietnam partnership. This …
Read More» Thursday, June 21, 2018 Melia Hotel, Hanoi Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome, and thank you so much for coming to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. It’s an absolute pleasure to be surrounded by so many friends for this special occasion. I want to first welcome our Guest of Honor from …
Read More» Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Fulbright University of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City Ladies and gentlemen, Vice Foreign Minister Ngoc, distinguished guests, good morning. It’s a tremendous honor to speak to you today, here at the Fulbright University of Vietnam Conference, and to participate with an institution that represents the future of Vietnamese higher education. And …
Read More» Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Vietnam Red Cross Headquarters, Hai Ba Trung Madam Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu, President of the Vietnam Red Cross; Representatives of Central Party Commission for External Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Health; Representatives of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent …
Read More» Saturday, December 9, 2017 Melia Hotel, Hanoi It’s a pleasure to welcome you this evening to celebrate a true milestone in the U.S.-Vietnam relationship: the 25th anniversary of the Fulbright program in Vietnam. First, I’d like to thank the President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam Mr. Nguyễn Vũ Tùng for joining us this evening. …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 12, 2017 Remarks by President Trump Before Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Phuc of Vietnam Office of Government Hanoi, Vietnam 11:33 A.M. ICT PRIME MINISTER PHÚC: (No translation provided.) PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much, Mr. Prime Minister. I want to …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 12, 2017 Remarks by President Trump Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting with Secretary General Trong of the Communist Party of Vietnam Communist Party of Vietnam Headquarters Hanoi, Vietnam 11:09 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. You are a man …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 12, 2017 Remarks by President Trump Before Bilateral Meeting with President Quang of Vietnam Presidential Palace Hanoi, Vietnam 9:14 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT QUANG: (No translation provided.) PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. And I appreciate it. And I appreciate the …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 11, 2017 Remarks by President Trump and President Quang of Vietnam at State Banquet International Convention Center Hanoi, Vietnam 8:18 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT QUANG: (As interpreted.) Mr. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, distinguished American guests, ladies and gentlemen: On …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 11, 2017 Remarks by President Trump and President Quang of Vietnam in Joint Press Conference Presidential Palace Hanoi, Vietnam 10:27 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT QUANG: (As interpreted.) Your Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, ladies and gentlemen, members of the …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 10, 2017 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT APEC CEO SUMMIT Ariyana Da Nang Exhibition Center Da Nang, Vietnam 1:19 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT TRUMP: What an honor it is to be here …
Read More» Senate Foreign Relations Committee September 27, 2017 Thank you Chairman Gardner, Ranking Member Markey, and Members of the Committee for the honor of allowing me to testify before you, and for considering my nomination by the President to be the next United States Ambassador to Vietnam. I am deeply grateful for the confidence that President …
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Sunday, September 24, 2017 Hello, everyone! It is wonderful to see so many people here today to celebrate Viet Pride in Ho Chi Minh City! Thank you to the organizers and volunteers, especially Tran Khac Tung and his colleagues at ICS, who have worked so hard to make these last three days possible. What a …
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September 15, 2017 Good afternoon members of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, friends and colleagues. I am honored to be with you on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, an annual event during which Americans pause to reflect on the sacrifices of service members who not only gave their lives for their country, but who have yet to …
Read More» 08/31/2017 02:13 PM EDT Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC August 31, 2017 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Vietnam as you celebrate your National Day on September 2nd. Since the normalization of bilateral ties 22 years ago, relations …
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August 28, 2017 Good Morning Sr. Lt. General Nguyen Chi Vinh, Sr. Col. Hoang Kim Phung and the staff of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Center, Senior leaders of the Vietnam Peoples Army and Ministry of Defense Functional Agencies, Our partners from the United States and United States Military, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today, we celebrate the dedication …
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Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D. delivered the following keynote address at the 7th High Level Meeting on Health and the Economy of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Secretary Price attended the APEC meeting while on a three-nation visit to Asia in support of President Trump’s work …
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017 YSEALI Generation: ECommunity Thưa bà Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa, Thứ trưởng Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo, Các vị Đại sứ các nước ASEAN, Chào tất cả quý vị và chào mừng quý vị đến Hà Nội! Thank you to the Ambassadors of all the ASEAN member countries for joining us this …
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Keynote Remarks by Ambassador Ted Osius Connecting Viet Youth on Innovation and the 4th Industrial Revolution Marriott Hotel, Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 8:00 am Thưa ông Trần Văn Tùng, Thứ trưởng Bộ Khoa học và Công nghệ. Thưa ngài Trần Văn Tuấn, nguyên Bộ trưởng Bộ Nội vụ. Thưa Đại sứ Hoàng Long. Chào tất …
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August 8, 2017 Xin chào tất cả các bạn! Hôm nay tôi rất vui được gặp các bạn ở đây. Good morning everyone, and welcome to the first USAID Vietnam Scientific Research Community Workshop. Thank you to our distinguished guests from the Government of Vietnam and academia and our USAID and ASEAN fellows and PEER …
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June 14, 2017 <in Vietnamese> Ladies and Gentlemen, friends and colleagues, welcome; and thank you all for joining us here today. A special hello and welcome to our guest of Honor Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha. Hosting our Independence Day celebration has always been one of my favorite parts of this …
Read More» May 19, 2017 (as delivered) <Vietnamese> Thank you very much Natasha for the introduction. I’d like to express my very sincere thanks to President Tran Dai Quang for his support of this conference. Mr. President, your presence here – and that of so many of your ministers – demonstrates clearly Vietnam’s commitment to collaborating with …
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The Hilton Hotel Ballroom Thursday, April 27, 6:00 pm In Vietnamese: [I am pleased to be here tonight to celebrate International Jazz Day with my friends at Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation.] The U.S. Embassy is honored to be Blue Dragon’s partner and supporter as you create lasting, positive change for children throughout Vietnam. Jazz is …
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The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release April 20, 2017 ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta, Indonesia THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. This is my first visit to the Asia Pacific as Vice President of the United States, and I bring greetings from the President of the United States, President Donald Trump. And it …
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March 26, 2017 Today, the U.S.-Vietnam relationship is stronger than ever. In the past two years, we’ve had productive visits to the United States by Vietnam’s highest party officials, and of course last May we had the historic visit by President Obama to Vietnam. I watched a million people line the streets of Ho Chi …
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Chào tất cả quý vị và các bạn! Chúc mừng Ngày Quốc tế Phụ nữ tất cả các chị em! Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends and Colleagues, good morning. I’m honored to join you here today on International Women’s Day to discuss a challenge that is critical to the development of Vietnam’s society and economy: improving …
Read More» Hotel L’Opera Monday, Mar 6, 6:30 pm Thank you to the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council for inviting me to address you this evening. Chào tất cả quý vị! Thưa Bộ trưởng Bộ Nông nghiệp và Phát triển nông thôn Nguyễn Xuân Cường, Chủ tịch Ủy ban Nhân dân Thành phố Hà Nội Nguyễn Đức Chung, Thưa …
Read More» Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam Thursday, February 23, 2017 Good morning everybody. I am very pleased to join you in today’s workshop. I’ve been a student of the Vietnamese language for many years now, and I’ve learned it is rich in wise proverbs. For instance: Trong cái rủi có cái may . In English, we might say something like “inside every challenge, …
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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam January 13, 2017 SECRETARY KERRY: President Dung, thank you very, very much for that introduction. Xin Chao Viet Nam. (Applause.) I want to thank Party Secretary Dinh La Thang, and the People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Thanh …
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01/13/2017 04:39 AM EST Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Hanoi, Vietnam January 13, 2017 PRIME MINISTER NGUYEN: (Via translator) Mr. Secretary, it’s a great pleasure to welcome you back to Vietnam. I wish you another successful trip on behalf of the government and people of Vietnam. And on behalf of the government and people …
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01/13/2017 04:38 AM EST Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Hanoi, Vietnam January 13, 2017 SECRETARY KERRY: Mr. Deputy Minister, thank you very much. It’s a privilege (inaudible) to be able to share some thoughts with you today. And I’m delighted to be back in Vietnam where we are developing still the growing relationship between …
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President Obama delivered his Farewell Address in Chicago on January 10, 2017. Watch it here . THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Chicago! (Applause.) It’s good to be home! (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) All right, everybody sit down. (Applause.) We’re on live TV here. I’ve got to move. (Applause.) …
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John Kerry Secretary of State Cabinet Exit Memo Washington, DC January 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION When President Obama took office in 2009, the United States was engaged in two costly wars, faced the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, and had a diminished standing with many of our allies and partners around the world. …
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Thursday, December 8, 2016 – 6:15 PM <Vietnamese> Good evening and welcome to everyone. I am really looking forward to our discussion here. Thank you, Ms. Amin, for that very kind introduction. And thank you to Bloomberg for inviting me to join all of you here tonight. Bloomberg is doing some outstanding work bringing together leaders from …
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Ms. Mai Ngan Ha, thank you for the very kind introduction, and congratulations on being named a finalist in this year’s AmCham Scholars competition. And thank you to the American Chamber of Commerce for once again inviting me to speak. Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce, Amcham members, friends and distinguished guests, good evening. …
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Secretary of State John Kerry’s Remarks With Executive Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Dinh The Huynh U.S. Department of State Treaty Room Washington, DC October 25, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. It’s my pleasure to welcome the Executive Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Dinh The Huynh here to Washington for …
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WECREATE | Vietnam Good afternoon, friends, and thank you for the gracious welcome. I am excited to be a part of the launch of WECREATE Vietnam, and pleased we are holding the opening ceremony the day after Vietnam’s Women’s Day. When President Obama visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in May, he announced we …
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Inauguration Ceremony of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in National Institutes of Hygiene and Epidemiology Professor Nguyen Thanh Long, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Mary Wakefield, Acting Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Professor Dang Duc Anh, Director of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Distinguished guests, …
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Vietnam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC) Inauguration and Partner Conference I’m honored to be here today, to celebrate the opening of VNMAC’s new headquarters and the launch of the Mine Action Partnership Group. I come to you today when the United States, Vietnam, and many other partners, are focused on the future and advancing peace, …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 07, 2016 Souphanouvong University Luang Prabang, Laos 1:49 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much! Sabaidii! AUDIENCE: Sabaidii! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is such a pleasure to be here. Can everybody please give Om a big round of applause …
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National Convention Center Vientiane, Laos July 25, 2016 Well, good morning and thank you very – good afternoon – thank you very much, Secretary-General Othman. I really appreciate your welcome. I appreciate your comments. And to all of our colleagues, my colleagues here, thank you very, very much for being here and being part of …
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By U.S. Ambassador Ted Osius DipNote, U.S. Department of State Official Blog June 15, 2016 At an early public event after assuming the position of ambassador, I was asked the question. My audience numbered about a thousand students. Their school in Vietnam’s former Imperial capital of Hue specialized in teaching the gifted and talented, and …
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CSIS Headquarters Amy Searight: Good afternoon, welcome everybody! I’m Amy Searight. I’m the new director for Southeast Asia here at CSIS so this is my first official function and it’s a real pleasure for me to be able to introduce Ambassador Ted Osius, who is here with …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 25, 2016 GEM Convention Center Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 11:07 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you very much. Xin chào. (Applause.) Thank you, …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 24, 2016 DreamPlex Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 5:20 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. Zin chào. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you. Well, it’s wonderful to be here in Ho Chi Minh City. Please have a …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 24, 2016 National Convention Center Hanoi, Vietnam 12:11 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Xin chào! (Applause.) Xin chào Vietnam! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. To the government and the people of Vietnam, thank you for …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 24, 2016 JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam 11:45 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: I just had a wonderful conversation with some preeminent civil society activists here in Vietnam. And I just want to thank them for taking …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 23, 2016 Presidential Palace Hanoi, Vietnam 2:02 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT QUANG: (As interpreted.) The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, distinguished American guests, ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the Vietnamese leaders and people, once …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 23, 2016 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRESIDENT TRẦN ĐẠI QUANG OF VIETNAM IN JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE Presidential Palace Hanoi, Vietnam 12:59 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT QUANG: (As interpreted.) Your Excellency, President of the United States …
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Co-hosted by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and the U.S. Embassy Hanoi May 12, 2016 Remarks by Ambassador Ted Osius (as delivered) Good morning. Thank you to Vice President Duc for inviting me to speak with you today. I would also like to recognize VASS for spearheading this important discussion. Much credit goes to …
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Love and Purpose TEDx BaDinh, April 24, 2016 Let me start with a simple idea: in life, it’s love and purpose that matter. This photo [our family with Justice Ginsburg] shows that, every so often, love and purpose can align. When Clayton and I asked Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to renew our marriage …
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American Center, Rose Garden, Hanoi Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 4:00 p.m. (as prepared) Chào tất cả quý vị! It is a pleasure to join you today to view the Oscar-nominated documentary “Chau, Beyond the Lines” and hear from partners and advocates. The film shows a young man who strives to dream and take risks, even …
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Lotte Legend Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City Thursday, April 14, 2016, 8:50 a.m. (As Prepared) Chào tất cả quý vị! Hôm nay tôi rất hân hạnh được có mặt tại đây để chia sẻ với quý vị một trong những chủ đề tôi rất quan tâm – đó là khả năng sáng tạo của giới …
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(as prepared) 8:30 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 Pullman Hotel, 40 Cat Linh, Hanoi Good morning, Vice Minister Tran Hong Ha, thank you for those insightful remarks. Your leadership will be important to Vietnam’s success in using its international environmental commitments to improve the environment and well-being. I would also like to recognize some key …
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(as prepared) Melia Hotel, Hanoi Thursday, March 31, 2016, 9:05am Mr. Vu Tien Loc, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Central and provincial government leaders, Fellow ambassadors, Members of the business community, Distinguishes guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Xin chào tất cả các Quý vị! (Good morning everyone) Now in its 11th year, …
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Hanoi, March 23, 2016 {{IN VIETNAMESE}} Good afternoon, everyone. [Hanoi People’s Committee] Chairman [Nguyen Duc] Chung, [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs] Minister [Le Hoai] Trung, thank you for participating in our inaugural “Meet the USA” conference. Ambassador Long, I would be remiss if I did not recognize you as the driving force behind this event. …
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March 16, 2016, Washington, D.C. Good evening to all of you, and a special hello to all of the alumni of the Vietnam Education Foundation in the crowd tonight! I am continually amazed at the number of people who have worked so hard to make VEF a success, and who have benefited from its great …
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Sông Hồng Thủ Đô Hotel, Vinh Phuc 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 <Vietnamese> Chào tất cả quý vị! Rất cảm ơn quý vị đã mời tôi phát biểu tại cuộc hội thảo quan trọng này. Tôi rất vui được có mặt tại đây để cùng thảo luận với quý vị về Hiệp định Đối …
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An Op-Ed by Ambassador Ted Osius March 1, 2016 In January 2016, twenty American and Vietnamese cyclists embarked on what we called Hành Trinh Mới—a new journey—from Hà Nội to Huế. Our journey focused on the future: educating the next generation, tackling health and environmental challenges, and celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation. We also tried to …
Read More» February 26, 2016 In January 2016, twenty American and Vietnamese cyclists embarked on we called Hành Trinh Mới—a new journey—from Hà Nội to Huế. Our journey focused on the future: educating the next generation, tackling health and environmental challenges, and celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation. We also tried to learn more about Việt Nam’s history and to …
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(as prepared) Friday, January 29, 2016 [All Vietnamese] Good Afternoon. I am truly honored to stand here today on this historic bridge, which once marked the demarcation line that divided this country. When I first came to this country in 1996, I was a young diplomat, sent to begin what President Clinton then called “a …
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(as prepared) [All Vietnamese] Good morning! We are very pleased to be able to visit the Ha Tinh Orphanage Center. I’ve learned that the motto of the Ha Tinh Orphanage Village is “Let’s love each other – We are brothers and sisters.” I can see the reality of this motto throughout the facility and in …
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(as prepared) Friday, January 22, 14:00 [In Vietnamese] Good morning! I am pleased to be back visiting SOS Village during the pre-Tet season. It’s been a few months since I and my U.S. Embassy colleagues visited in September and now I can say “Happy New Year!” That was a fun-filled day; this one will be …
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(as prepared) January 14, 2016 [In Vietnamese] Chào tất cả quý vị! Rất cảm ơn quý vị đã mời tôi tới tham dự cuộc hội thảo tuyệt vời hôm nay. Tôi rất vui được gặp lại ở đây nhiều gương mặt thân quen, nhiều người bạn mới, và vui mừng được chứng kiến những mối …
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Xin chào! Chào mừng quý vị tới dự buổi hội thảo hôm nay! Tôi cảm thấy thật sự phấn khởi được phát biểu khai mạc buổi hội thảo quan trọng này cùng với người bạn của tôi, Tiến sỹ Tạ Ngọc Tấn. Cảm ơn Tiến sỹ Tấn vì sự lãnh đạo của Ngài. Tôi cũng …
Read More» (as prepared) Speech by Ambassador Ted Osius Thursday, December 10, 2015 Good morning. Thank you for your kind introduction. Vice Minister Nguyen The Phuong, thank you for those insightful remarks. I would also like to recognize some of our speakers and panel members: Mr. Dao Van Hung, President of the Academy of Policy and Development; …
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Thank you for the kind introduction. Good morning, friends. I am delighted today to launch the GLOBE Program in Vietnam, in cooperation with NASA. I would like to recognize President Châu Văn Minh of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology for their leadership on this agreement. I would also like to introduce our Science …
Read More» AmCham Governors, business leaders, distinguished guests…good evening. I’m delighted to be here to recognize AMCHAM for another year of excellent support to U.S. business in Vietnam…as well as for AMCHAM’s many years of hard work as our partner in building the U.S.–Vietnam relationship. It’s great to see so many familiar faces out there. I’ve met …
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Good morning. CEO MacLennan; Mr. Cargill; Mr. Chanh Truong; Mr. Trần Công Thành, Vice Chairman of Phu Xuyen District Peoples’ Committee; Mr. Nguyễn Văn Điềm, Vice Chairman of Hong Minh Commune; Madam Nguyễn Thị Thỏa, Principle of Hong Minh Kindergarten School; distinguished guests, teachers and students. Today, we celebrate a number of milestones of the …
Read More» Chào tất cả quý vị, chào mừng quý vị tới tham dự buổi lễ tối nay. Major General Michael Rocco, Commanding General of the Third Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Security Guard Detachment of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, and all those here tonight who are proud to bear the title of United States Marine, Ladies …
Read More» Good morning. Minister Phat, Vice Minister Khanh, distinguished participants and guests. It is a great honor to be here and to help welcome you to this event. I am the 3rd U.S. Ambassador to have the honor to open this important annual meeting between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the international community …
Read More» Cảm ơn Bộ trưởng Bộ Y tế Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến. Thưa Bộ trưởng Bộ Y tế Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến, thưa Thứ trưởng Ngoại giao Hà Kim Ngọc, thưa Chủ nhiệm Uỷ ban các vấn đề xã hội của Quốc hội Trương Thị Mai, thưa các vị khách quý và quý vị. Secretary of …
Read More» Chào tất cả các bạn. Xin chúc mừng Quốc khánh lần thứ 70 của Việt Nam. Tôi rất ấn tượng về lễ diễu binh – diễu hành hôm qua tại Quảng trường Ba Đình. Tôi hân hạnh có được cơ hội này để chia sẻ suy nghĩ của mình với các bạn về tương lai …
Read More» Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC August 31, 2015 Vietnam’s National Day On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Vietnam as you celebrate your National Day on September 2. I was honored to visit Vietnam this August to mark …
Read More» I am delighted to be here to open up the newly refurbished Hoa Quy Medical Station. This medical center, which serves a community of over 13,000 residents, is now better equipped to handle the health care needs of this community. Pacific Partnership is about partnership. Our cooperation with Hoa Quy medical professionals has been outstanding, …
Read More» Thank you for joining us aboard the USNS Mercy this afternoon and for being a part of today’s historic collaboration between the Governments of the United States and Vietnam. During the sixth iteration of Pacific Partnership in Vietnam, we have together rebuilt medical clinics, shared medical expertise and best practices and, today, witnessed and participated …
Read More» Cảm ơn Thứ trưởng Long, Thứ trưởng Tám, Cục trưởng Kiểm soát bệnh và sức khỏe môi trường Pak Subuh của Indonesia, Bà điêu phối Viên Prathiba Mehta và thưa các quý vị. Tôi rất vinh dự được có mặt ở đây hôm nay để khai mạc hội nghị quốc tế phòng chống dịch bệnh …
Read More» Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to attend this very important conference. I am gratified to be sitting here alongside my colleagues, with whom I share my enthusiasm for this event, and for the important issues it allows us to consider. I have been asked to speak a little about the way forward, and …
Read More» by Secretary John Kerry August 8, 2015 This is an historic moment as we mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of normal diplomatic relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. When President Clinton announced America’s decision in 1995, he did so with a clear mission. Echoing the words of Scripture, …
Read More» Well, good afternoon and welcome, everybody. (Applause.) This is an really historic moment as we mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of normal diplomatic relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. And what a journey it has been. And I congratulate all those of you who have helped to make …
Read More» The Center for Strategic and International Studies July 21, 2015; Washington As prepared for delivery Good afternoon. Thank you, Murray, for the kind introduction. It’s always a pleasure to be back at CSIS. Let me start by laying out the essential context. The United States has always had interests in Asia. These interests have only …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. July 7, 2015 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND GENERAL SECRETARY NGUYEN PHU TRONG OF VIETNAM AFTER BILATERAL MEETING Oval Office 12:32 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: As you heard, I got an invitation to Vietnam. And I think this is indicative of the remarkable progress that’s …
Read More» Temple of Literature, Văn Miếu, Đống Đa, Hà Nội Friday, July 3, 2015 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. REMARKS Deputy PM Phạm Bình Minh; Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoàng Tuấn Anh; VUFO President Vũ Xuân Hồng; VUS President, Ambassador Nguyễn Tâm Chiến; Other distinguished guests. Good morning and thank you for organizing this historic …
Read More» President Clinton: First I thank all of you for the warm welcome. Ambassador Osius, Mr. Bond, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh, thank you for what has been said already today. To former Ambassador Pete Peterson, former Ambassador Michael Michalak, Chargé Desaix Anderson and other members of the diplomatic corps. I’d also like to say …
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Welcome ladies and gentlemen. It is my honor to be your host tonight along with Ambassador Osius as we celebrate the 239th anniversary of the beginning of our nation. This is also an important year in the history of our bilateral relationship, marking the 20th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the United …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2015 Statement by the President I applaud the Democrats and Republicans in Congress who came together to give the United States the chance to negotiate strong, high-standard agreements for free and fair trade that protect American workers and give our businesses the …
Read More» Thank you, John . Thank you for inviting me here. I also want to recognize Charles Bailey. Had it not been for Charles and his extraordinary work on Agent Orange at the Ford Foundation and since then, we would not be here today. That is no exaggeration. Le Ke Son has also been a leader …
Read More» As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, Singapore, Saturday, May 30, 2015 Well, thank you, John, thanks for that kind introduction. Thank you for sponsoring this remarkable forum. Over its history, IISS has hosted invaluable conversations like Shangri-La Dialogue and produced important scholarship. And through all of that, you’ve made our world more secure. …
Read More» Remarks for Helmets for Kids Thank you. I am so pleased and honored to be here today. I would like to welcome and recognize the representatives of the Government of Vietnam, members of the press, AmCham members, and the leadership and staff members of the Asia Injury Prevention – or AIP – Foundation. Let me …
Read More» Speech by Ambassador Ted Osius Noi Bai International Airport Tuesday, May 26, 9:00 am Thưa Bộ trưởng Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến, Chủ Tịch kiêm Tổng Giám đốc Điều hành Orbis International Jenny Hourihan, Thưa tất cả quý vị. Tôi thực sự vui mừng được chào đón Bệnh viện Bay Orbis tới Hà Nội ngày hôm …
Read More» Thank you all very much for being here today. It’s good to meet all of you and it’s very, very good to be here. This is my first visit to Southeast Asia in the capacity of Deputy Secretary of State, and my second trip to Asia in that capacity. I’ve been on the job at …
Read More» Good morning, everyone: I am so excited to be here with you at BUBU (pronounced “boo boo”) Town – Be Unique, Be U. It’s a fun acronym that captures very important words. We are all different, and it is our diversity that enriches our world. Since we are using acronyms today, I offer this one …
Read More» Ms. Pratibha Mehta, UN Resident Coordinator, and our many friends here, Good morning. I am excited to join you at today’s event. This is the fourth time the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia has been celebrated in Vietnam, and over the course of only these four short years we have seen more and more …
Read More» Everywhere I go I make clear that the United States seeks a strong, prosperous and independent Vietnam that respects the rule of law and human rights. My government is committed to the success of our comprehensive partnership. Vietnam plays a key role in President Obama’s Rebalance Toward Asia. Under the Rebalance, we are strengthening ties in …
Read More» (As prepared) 8:30 am, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, Ha Long City Thưa bà Vũ Thị Thu Thủy – Phó Chủ tịch Ủy ban Nhân dân tỉnh Quảng Ninh, Ông Lê Khắc Nam – Phó Chủ tịch Ủy ban Nhân dân thành phố Hải Phòng, Các vị đại diện Cục Di …
Read More» Remarks as prepared Good morning and what a pleasure it is to join you on this beautiful new location in this growing new neighborhood to inaugurate this campus. I gave my first policy address in Vietnam in the auditorium of Vietnam National University where, on a monument to Ho Chi Minh at the university’s entrance, …
Read More» Good evening. Thank you, Ngoc Anh, for your kind introduction and thanks to AmCham for organizing this wonderful event. Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh, Adam, Gaurav, the AmCham board of governors, distinguished guests, it is my pleasure to be here tonight. And tonight is especially memorable because of the fantastic music by our visiting …
Read More» This article was written by Ambassador Ted Osius and published in the online publication of the Council of American Ambassadors . The 20th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam is an opportunity to further deepen our two countries’ Comprehensive Partnership. In January, Vice Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc opened a conference in Hanoi marking …
Read More» My audience numbered about a thousand students. Their school in Vietnam’s former Imperial capital of Hue specialized in teaching the gifted and talented, and counted among its graduates Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap. After a brief presentation, I offered to answer questions in Vietnamese or in English. The students asked their questions …
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March 6, 2016 Xin chào quý vị và các bạn. It is wonderful to be at Vietnam National University today. I would like to thank President Phùng Xuân Nhạ and all VNU students and faculty for your gracious hospitality. I would also like to thank Vice President Đức, Rector Hòa and Vice Rector Minh. You …
Read More» …It is an honor to mark World Wildlife Day here today with the launch of Operation Game Change. It is a pleasure to do so alongside Minister Cao Đức Phát from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vice Minister Bùi Cách Tuyến from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, colleagues from the Diplomatic …
Read More» Thank you, Minister Tien, Vice Minister Long, Dr. Phu, the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), everyone joining us by DVC, and ladies and gentlemen. I am honored to be here today for the inauguration of a facility that we all …
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Good morning and welcome. I am truly excited to open this important conference with my friend, Dr. Dang Dinh Quy. I want to say a special thanks to so many people here today who have played such an important role in our relationship. I would like to recognize Vice Foreign Minister Ngoc for his leadership. …
Read More» Vice Minister Nguyễn Ngọc Đông, Director General Lại Xuân Thanh, Ambassador Boyce: I am very pleased to witness the signing today of this Memorandum of Collaboration between Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority and Boeing to advance Vietnam’s aviation regulatory system. The ultimate goal of this collaboration is to help Vietnam achieve the regulatory and safety standards …
Read More» Advancing Peace and Prosperity in 2015 Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam Friday January 23, 2015 Thank you very much. Cảm ơn. Let me thank Dr. Tuan Hoang for his very kind introduction, and for the important work he has done, both as a former Minister Counselor at Vietnam’s Embassy in the United States, and …
Read More» Ho Chi Minh City, Jan 18, 2015 American Center Question 1: Could you assess Vietnam’s business environment? Do U.S. companies meet any obstacles in this market? What would they propose to change in the way of investment environment? First of all, when you look at Southeast Asia, broadly, the United States is the number one …
Read More» Good afternoon. It is wonderful to see you all here today at this truly historic event, and thank you, Tommy, for the warm introduction. I cannot think of a better way to start 2015 than to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program. 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the normalization of …
Read More» National identity is built, in part, upon myths, upon folklore. These stories create powerful, deep, emotional, and culturally relevant connections to the lands in which we dwell. One of my favorite Vietnamese myths is the story about the Vietnamese people’s creation as the children of two winged creatures: the dragon from the sea and the …
Read More» VietnamNet: Good morning, VietnamNet readers! Welcome to the roundtable discussion with the new U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Ted Osius. We have received a lot of questions from readers for Mr. Ambassador. Ambassador Ted Osius: Thank you, VietnamNet. I am very honored to join this roundtable discussion. I will try to answer in Vietnamese. If …
Read More» We have an ironclad commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and security of every ally. And we’ll expand cooperation between allies, because we believe we’re stronger when we stand together. The United States will continue to modernize our defense posture across the region. We’ll deploy more of our most advanced military capabilities to keep the peace …
Read More» SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you very much, Dean Nasr. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Vali for a while. When I was in the Senate, he was a very valuable advisor, and I can remember coming down to the State Department and meeting with him and with Richard Holbrooke and others in the early days …
Read More» Vietnam’s National Day On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Vietnam as you celebrate your National Day on September 2. Our relationship has grown in ways many would never have predicted. We have moved past war and division. In the years since …
Read More» Mr. Chairman, Members of the Committee, it is an honor to appear before you today as the President’s nominee to be the next Ambassador to Vietnam. I am very pleased that members of my family and dear friends are able to join us today. I am grateful to the Senator from Maryland for chairing this …
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