Strengthening friendship and expanding cooperation between Vietnam and the United States

(GLO)- On the occasion of the 249th anniversary of the US Independence Day (July 4, 1776 - July 4, 2025) and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations (July 11, 1995 - July 11, 2025), on the afternoon of July 4, the Gia Lai Provincial Union of Friendship Organizations coordinated with the Vietnam-US Friendship Association to organize an intimate meeting.

Báo Gia Lai•05/07/2025

After 30 years of establishing diplomatic relations, Vietnam and the United States have become comprehensive partners, cooperating extensively in many fields, actively contributing to peace , stability and sustainable development of the region and the world.

Members of the Provincial Union of Friendship Organizations and the Vietnam-US Friendship Association took a souvenir photo at the meeting. **Photo: Ho Diem**

The Provincial Union of Friendship Organizations, the Provincial Vietnam-US Friendship Association and its member organizations have promoted their role as bridges, strengthened friendship, enhanced people-to-people exchanges, promoted practical cooperation, and contributed to deepening bilateral relations.

At the meeting, Dr. Nguyen Tien Trung - Chairman of the Vietnam - US Friendship Association of Gia Lai province reviews the 30-year journey of cooperation and highlights the results achieved in the past time.

active, bilateral trade turnover reached nearly 111 billion USD; the United States became Vietnam's largest export market; cooperationin education , science-technology, health, and culture became increasingly substantive. The relationship between the two countries was upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership in September 2023, demonstrating trust and strong ties.

On this occasion, the leaders of the Vietnam-US Friendship Association pledged to continue to closely coordinate with domestic and foreign partners to expand exchange activities, support the community; promote cooperation in the province's strengths, contributing to consolidating and deepening the foundation of relations between the two countries.