There is ample scope for Viet Nam and the US to lift their relations to an even higher level in the future, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh remarked at a ceremony to celebrate the 239^th anniversary of the US’ Independence Day and the 20^th anniversary of the normalisation of Viet Nam-US diplomatic ties.

State President Truong Tan Sang (right) received former US President Bill Clinton who is on a working visit to Viet Nam (Photo: VNA)

Deputy PM Minh expressed his joy at the significant progress made in bilateral relations in all fields, benefitting the two countries and contributing to the maintenance of peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region.

US Ambassador to Viet Nam Ted Osius honourably welcomed former US President Bill Clinton to the event, praising the role played by the former President in turning over a new leaf in the Vietnam-US relations 20 years ago.

He said he hoped the bilateral relations would continue to be strengthened in the coming time.

Speaking at the ceremony held by the US Embassy in Hanoi, Bill Clinton spoke highly of the ties between his country and Viet Nam over the course of two decades, highlighting their remarkable cooperation results in education, the economy and trade.

He expressed his desire for the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership to be stepped up further in future.

(Source: VNA)