Affirming that Vietnam regards the US as one of its important partners, Cuong said defence cooperation between the two countries has developed positively and been implemented effectively across a range of areas, including post-war recovery, dialogue and consultations, training, United Nations peacekeeping, cooperation between military services and branches, military medicine, defence industry, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
The Chief of the General Staff thanked the US Pacific Command for supporting post-war recovery projects in Vietnam, including the construction and inauguration of the explosive ordnance disposal training ground for the Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) in March 2025.
He expressed hope that the US Pacific Command would continue to advocate for the US Congress, Government and Department of War to approve an additional 130 million USD in funding for the Bien Hoa Airport dioxin remediation project in Vietnam, with the goal of completing it before 2031 and ensuring a safer living environment for local communities.
Regarding post-war recovery, the US is committed to working closely with Vietnam in mine clearance, information sharing, and strengthening DNA identification capabilities for war remains, thereby supporting the successful implementation of its ongoing campaign to search for, recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers.
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Source: Vietnam Pictorial
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