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| Dong Huy Cuong, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (R) received Tim Peter, Vice President of VWF, on March 21 in Hanoi. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
During the reception, Dong Huy Cuong, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, provided an overview of the structure, activities, and network of partnerships of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Viet Nam-US Society.
Accordingly, the Viet Nam-US Society (VUS), formerly the Viet Nam-US Association of Friendship, established on October 17, 1945, is the first bilateral friendship organization in Viet Nam. The VUS has partnerships with more than 100 US organizations and individuals, including universities, research institutes, religious organizations, veterans, among others. Each year, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Viet Nam-US Society host numerous delegations of US veterans. They work together on initiatives to address the aftermath of war, including the search for missing soldiers—an essential area of US-Viet Nam collaboration.
Dong Huy Cuong said: The Viet Nam-US relationship has a special history, from former enemies to friends. The more deeply we understand history, the more we look to the future. The current generation must strive to actively strengthen and advance the positive growth of bilateral relations.
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and the United States (1995-2025) and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Viet Nam-US Society (1945-2025). The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Viet Nam-US Society, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Viet Nam and other partners, plan to hold a variety of commemorative activities. These events will take on diverse formats and themes, aiming to deepen young people's understanding of the Viet Nam-US relationship.
The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Viet Nam-US Society are ready to welcome delegations of US veterans to visit and work in Viet Nam; continue to coordinate in overcoming the consequences of war, contributing to strengthening bilateral relations.
Tim Peter, Vice President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VWF), expressed his hope for continued collaboration and information-sharing between Viet Nam and the United States in the search for missing soldiers from both sides. He also shared his intention to return to Viet Nam regularly to further strengthen cooperation in this area.
Source: VNA
