Socialist Republic of Vietnam

On July the 1st, Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung sent to President G. Bush a message of congratulations on the occasion of the 230th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem also extends his congratulations to State Secretary Condolezza Rice on the same occasion.

Hanoi July 1st 2006

H.E. George W. Bush
President of the United States of America
Washington, D.C.

On behalf of the State, Government and people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, we would like to extend to you, Mr. President, the Government and people of the United States our warmest congratulations on the occasion of the 230th Anniversary of Independence of the United States of America.

We noted with satisfaction that the relationship between Vietnam and the United States continues to develop towards a constructive, friendly, multi-faceted partnership in line with the desire of the two peoples, for peace, stability and development of the Asia – Pacific region. The agreements that Vietnam and the United States have reached recently and your official visit to Vietnam later this year would make 2006 a year of special significance to the relationship between our two countries.

On behalf of the State, Government and people of Vietnam, we wish the country and people of the United States peace, stability and prosperity. We would like to convey to you and your family our best wishes of good health and happiness.

We are looking forward to welcoming you and your spouse in Hanoi.

Nguyen Minh Triet
President
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Nguyen Tan Dung
Prime Minister
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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H.E. Dr. Condolezza Rice
Secretary of State
The United States of America
Washington, D.C.

On the occasion of the 230th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America, I would like to extend to you my warmest congratulations.

I am glad to note that the relationship between Vietnam and the United States continues to develop towards elevating the bilateral relationship to a new height in the spirit of the Joint Communique between Vietnam’s Prime Minister Phan Van Khai and US President George W. Bush. The agreements that Vietnam and the United States have reached recently, especially the conclusion of the bilateral negotiations on Vietnam’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the US Congress’s consideration on granting the Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) to Vietnam are the lively evidences of this positive trend.

I am looking forward to welcoming you in Hanoi soon as scheduled. I strongly believe that Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the US State Department will work closely to enhance the positive momentum of the bilateral relations, including the determination to make President George W. Bush’s official visit to Vietnam later this year a great success.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes of your good health.

Pham Gia Khiem
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

(unofficial translation)