US Secretary of State congratulates Vietnam National Day
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on behalf of the Government of the United States of America, sent sincere congratulations to the Government and people of Vietnam on the occasion of National Day, September 2.

In a press release on September 1, Secretary Rubio said the United States admires the resilience, determination, and progress that the Vietnamese people have made. Vietnam continues to demonstrate strong growth and development, becoming a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region and a leader in responding to common global challenges.
According to Secretary Rubio, this year also marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam. He expressed: “The United States is proud of the progress we have made together under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has enhanced cooperation on security, science and technology, education, and addressing regional challenges, including maritime security and transnational crime.

“As we celebrate this historic occasion, we reaffirm our commitment to deepening the ties between our two nations,” said Secretary Rubio. “Together, we will continue to promote peace, prosperity, and security for the people of the United States and Vietnam, and for the entire Indo-Pacific region.”
On this special occasion, the head of US diplomacy sent “warmest wishes to the people of Vietnam for a joyful celebration and a prosperous year ahead.”