Vice President Kamala Harris today met with President Nguyen Phuc of Vietnam on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting in Bangkok. The Vice President recalled her August 2021 trip to Hanoi and reaffirmed our commitment to deepen the U.S.-Vietnam partnership. They discussed our work together to promote a free and open…
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A Proclamation on the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor all those who bravely served in the Vietnam War and who sacrificed, as did their families and caregivers, on behalf of our Nation. For almost two decades, Americans raised their right hands and committed to serve and defend our Constitution as uniformed members of the United…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam
JW Marriott Hotel HanoiHanoi, Vietnam 3:00 P.M. ICT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. I’m going to give a few remarks and then I’ll take questions. First, I want to thank our Vietnamese hosts for so warmly welcoming us to Vietnam. As many of you know, I am the first Vice President to visit Vietnam since…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology in Hanoi, Vietnam
National Institute of Hygiene and EpidemiologyHanoi, Vietnam THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, I — first of all, I want to thank the Vietnamese — your Office of Health and Hygiene that’s, obviously, a lot of work to do. And as I’ve mentioned, we as the United States are very thankful to the Vietnamese for coming through…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in Meeting with Change Makers in Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam
Chief of Mission ResidenceHanoi, Vietnam THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. And thank you for the work that you’ve been doing here in Vietnam, through USAID. It is one of the important roles that our government plays in a diplomatic mission to support leaders such as those at this table to begin important work…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at an Embassy Lease Signing Event in Hanoi, Vietnam
JW Marriott HanoiHanoi, Vietnam THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, I would like to say that, on behalf of the United States, we are very excited about this symbol of our enduring relationship with Vietnam. And for anyone who may not be aware of the small print, it’s a 99-year lease. (Laughter and applause.) And…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Launch of the U.S. CDC’s Southeast Asia Regional Office in Hanoi, Vietnam
JW Marriott HanoiHanoi, Vietnam THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Chris. It is an honor to be here to celebrate the launch of the Southeast Asia Regional Office of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is one of four such offices in the entire world and a testament…
FACT SHEET: Strengthening the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership
Last year, the United States and Vietnam celebrated our 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Over the past several decades, the bilateral relationship between our countries has made significant strides, to the point where our nations now cooperate on a wide range of issues, including fighting COVID-19 and preparing for future health security threats, combatting climate…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and Prime Minister Chính of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Before Bilateral Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam
New Building, Office of GovernmentHanoi, Vietnam PRIME MINISTER CHÍNH: (As interpreted.) Madam Vice President Kamala Harris, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Vietnam for the first time. Once again, congratulations to you upon becoming the first female Vice President of the United States of America. This is truly a model for women…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Phúc of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam
Presidential PalaceHanoi, Vietnam PRESIDENT PHÚC: (As interpreted.) Good morning, everyone. Madam Kamala Devi Harris, Vice President of the United States of America; distinguished American and Vietnamese guests: On behalf of the State and people of Vietnam, I extend a very warm welcome to Madam Vice President Kamala Harris and the U.S. high-level delegation to Vietnam.…
