At the reception, the host held that the cooperation in war-consequence relief plays a significant role in the Vietnam-US bilateral ties. He highly appreciated contributions of the guest and Senator Patrick Leahy to the work and recalled the success of the dioxin detoxification project at Da Nang Airport, which has shown both sides’ mutual trust and responsibilities.

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At the reception

The host hoped the US side would continue accelerating cooperation to soon start the dioxin detoxification project at Bien Hoa Airport in the Southern province of Dong Nai.

Apart from that, the host suggested the guest and his superior, Senator Patrick Leahy, give support and attend a ceremony announcing the results of the dioxin detoxification project at Da Nang Airport and a workshop about the Vietnam-US cooperation in war-consequence relief and UN peacekeeping operations.

For his part, Tim Rieser reaffirmed that the dioxin detoxification project at Da Nang Airport was meaningful not only to local people, but also to the Vietnam-US relationship, as it is a practical example for the outcomes of the Vietnam-US cooperation in overcoming war aftermaths.

The guest hoped that the dioxin detoxification project at Bien Hoa Airport would also be successful within the collaboration of both sides’ relevant agencies.  He told that Senator Patrick Leahy wants to visit Vietnam soon if possible.

Translated by Trung Thanh