In a press statement issued on September 1, the U.S. diplomat emphasized that "the U.S. admires the resilience, determination, and progress made by the Vietnamese people. Vietnam continues to demonstrate remarkable growth and development, becoming a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific region and a leader in addressing shared global challenges."

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Noting that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam - U.S. diplomatic relations, Rubio said the U.S. is proud of the progress both countries have made together under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has strengthened their cooperation in security, science and technology, education, and addressing regional challenges, including maritime security and transnational crime.

"As we commemorate this historic occasion, we reaffirm our commitment to deepening our nations' bonds. Together, we will continue to advance peace, prosperity, and security for the American and Vietnamese people, as well as for the broader Indo-Pacific region,” he said.

On this special day, the he sent his warmest wishes to the people of Vietnam for a joyous celebration and a prosperous year ahead.

Chung Anh