Professor Julien Chaisse was quoted in Tuổi Trẻ, Vietnam's leading English language newspaper, commenting on how U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to embark on a two-day state visit to Vietnam on Sunday at the invitation of Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

10.09.2023

Professor Julien Chaisse of the CCCL highlighted the significance of President Biden's imminent visit to Vietnam, marking a decade of comprehensive partnership between the US and Vietnam. The visit, commencing Sunday afternoon following the G20 Summit in India, serves as a juncture for both nations to reflect on their past collaborations and forge future pathways, capitalising on emerging cooperative prospects. Parallelly, Vice-President Kamala Harris will engage in the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia, echoing the Biden administration’s intensified focus on the Indo-Pacific region. The ongoing strategy acknowledges Vietnam's pivotal role, recognising Hanoi as a crucial ally in US plans, as conveyed by U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on 5 September.
Read the full article here: Nhat Dang and Nguyen Hanh, Vietnam-US relations: New vision, new motivation, Tuổi Trẻ, September 10, 2023 < https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/politics/20230910/vietnamus-relations-new-vision-new-motivation/75475.html  >