(Dan Tri) – US Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink sent his thanks for the good feelings that Vietnam has given him during his more than 3 years in office, and expressed optimism for the good future of bilateral relations.
US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink at a press conference on the morning of April 7.
During a press conference on the morning of April 7, US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink said that he had 3 messages he wanted to share before ending his 3 and a half year term in Vietnam.
Thank you
The first message that Ambassador Kritenbrink wants to convey is thanks.
Ambassador Kritenbrink said that he and his family were very touched by the good feelings, kindness and openness of the Vietnamese people.
`I have had the privilege of becoming the US Ambassador to Vietnam. As the US Ambassador to Vietnam, promoting the partnership between the US and Vietnam has been the great honor of my life.
Pride
The US Ambassador thanked Vietnam as he prepared to end his term of office.
Ambassador Kritenbrink’s second message was to express pride in the achievements that the US and Vietnam have achieved in recent years.
Ambassador Kritenbrink gave a number of examples to demonstrate the achievements of Vietnam – US relations.
The security partnership between the two countries is developing very well, especially the relationship between the two countries’ militaries.
Ambassador Kritenbrink said he was honored to participate in the first two visits of US aircraft carriers to Vietnam since the Vietnam War.
The relationship between the people of the two countries is also very strong.
`US-Vietnam relations are stronger than ever and the two countries have achieved substantive results together` – Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink.
Cooperation in the health sector is also a bright spot in bilateral relations, especially when the Covid-19 epidemic broke out.
`In times of trouble, we know who our best friends are. During the Covid-19 pandemic, America was very touched to receive gifts of personal protective equipment and masks from Vietnam. These gifts saved lives.
According to Ambassador Kritenbrink, one of the achievements that the two countries have achieved in recent years is close and regular high-level visits and contacts.
Ambassador Kritenbrink said that he was very proud of all the achievements that the two countries had made in matters of reconciliation, humanitarian assistance and handling outstanding issues after the war.
Confidence
Ambassador Kritenbrink is optimistic about the future of Vietnam-US relations.
The third message Ambassador Kritenbrink wants to convey is optimism about the future of the comprehensive partnership between the US and Vietnam.
`I think our interests in basic areas are largely similar. We share the same strategic vision on the shape of the region and the world and we will continue to resolve our differences.`
The US Ambassador commented that the relationship, friendship and good feelings between the two peoples will continue to grow stronger day by day.
`I think the coming years will be even better for the partnership between the United States and Vietnam and we will continue to see very strong growth in this relationship, especially with the United States under
According to Ambassador Kritenbrink, the results that the US and Vietnam have achieved are not a miracle or a coincidence, but thanks to the leaders and people of the two countries who committed to making efforts to overcome the past and to strive to overcome the past.
`I am very confident that this development will continue under President Joe Biden. President Biden also believes that supporting a strong, prosperous and independent Vietnam is in America’s national interest,` Dai said.