U.S. Secretary of State congratulates Viet Nam on National Day

The U.S. admires the resilience, determination, and progress made by the Vietnamese people. Viet Nam continues to demonstrate remarkable growth and development, becoming a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific region and a leader in addressing shared global challenges, according to a post on the website of the U.S. Department of State.

This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two nations. The U.S. is proud of the progress we have made together under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has strengthened our 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", Rubio stressed.

On this special day, Rubio sends his warmest wishes to the people of Viet Nam for a joyous celebration and a prosperous year ahead./.