Time to upgrade US-Vietnam relationship, says US envoy

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U.S.'s Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper addresses a press conference in Hanoi, April 20, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy

 

Ambassador Marc Knapper emphasized Wednesday that the U.S. and Vietnam have deepened cooperation on many strategic issues and it's time to upgrade the bilateral relationship.

 

"Upgrading the relationship with Vietnam to strategic partnership is a priority, not just for myself but the U.S. government," Knapper said at a press conference in Hanoi, responding to a VnExpress International query about what he sees as the priorities during his tenure.

 

He said that in 2023, when the U.S. and Vietnam will celebrate 10 years of their comprehensive partnership, it would be great if this is upgraded to the next level, but he did not want to make any predictions.

 

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Great.  Please start by getting Vietnam to reciprocate with 1 year tourist visas again and add a retirement visa.