Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un summit in Vietnam isn't about North Korean nukes alone, it's a larger message to China to curb territorial ambitions
6 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un summit in Vietnam isn't about North Korean nukes alone, it's a larger message to China to curb territorial ambitions

Firstpost  

Even though North Korea has remained mired in Cold War isolation while Vietnam’s postwar path led toward integration with the globalised economy, the two communist countries share a history of anti-imperialist struggle and ambivalent relations with common neighbor China Bangkok: Vietnam’s selection as the venue for the second summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is largely a matter of convenience and security, but not without bigger stakes. Even though North Korea has remained mired in Cold War isolation while Vietnam’s postwar path led toward integration with the globalised economy, the two communist countries share a history of anti-imperialist struggle and ambivalent relations with common neighbor China. North Korea would also feel confident that Vietnam’s security apparatus could secure Kim’s protection,” Hiebert said. A forward-looking North Korea might learn something from Vietnam’s impressive economic growth due to “bold economic reforms, proactive integration into the world economy, and excellent partnerships with strategic partners, with the US and South Korea among the most important ones,” said Vu Minh Khuong, associate professor at Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

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North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing ‘absurd’ plans to denuclearize North
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1 month ago

North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing ‘absurd’ plans to denuclearize North

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Tuesday criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North and said it will push to expand its nuclear forces under the direction of its authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un. U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio held a three-way meeting with the South Korean and Japanese …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows countermeasures against U.S., Japan, South Korea alliance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows countermeasures against U.S., Japan, South Korea alliance

Firstpost  

Kim said that US deployments of nuclear strategic assets, war games, and military cooperation with Japan and South Korea were creating a regional military imbalance and posing a serious threat to the security environment, according to official broadcaster KCNA North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kangdong County Hospital and General Service Center in …

North Korea fires back at Marco Rubio, calls top US diplomat's comments ‘nonsense’
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korea fires back at Marco Rubio, calls top US diplomat's comments ‘nonsense’

Firstpost  

In a recent radio interview, Rubio mentioned North Korea and Iran as ‘rogue states’ that ‘you have to deal with’ when making foreign policy decisions North Korea slammed Marco Rubio on Monday for referring to the country as a “rogue state,” rejecting the top US diplomat’s recent interview statement as “nonsense.” In Pyongyang’s first public condemnation of the incoming Trump …

Kim Jong Un Inspects Nuclear Site as Pyongyang pressures Trump administration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un Inspects Nuclear Site as Pyongyang pressures Trump administration

Deccan Chronicle  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a facility that produces nuclear material and called for bolstering the country’s nuclear capability, state media reported Wednesday, as the North looks to increase pressure on the United States following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.Kim’s visit suggests a continued emphasis on an expansion of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal, though Trump …

North Korean leader Kim inspects nuclear facility as Pyongyang pressures Trump administration
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korean leader Kim inspects nuclear facility as Pyongyang pressures Trump administration

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a facility that produces nuclear material and called for bolstering the country’s nuclear capability, state media reported Wednesday, as the North looks to increase pressure on the United States following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Mr. Kim’s visit suggests a continued emphasis on an expansion of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal, …

North Korean leader Kim inspects nuclear facility and calls for bolstering arsenal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korean leader Kim inspects nuclear facility and calls for bolstering arsenal

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea AP — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a facility that produces nuclear material and called for bolstering the country’s nuclear capability, state media reported Wednesday, as it ramps up pressure on the United States following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Kim’s visit suggests a continued emphasis on an expansion of North Korea’s nuclear …

Donald Trump says he will reach out to North Korea's Kim Jong Un again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump says he will reach out to North Korea's Kim Jong Un again

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Donald Trump will reach out to Kim Jong Un again, he said in an interview aired Thursday, calling the North Korean leader with whom he previously met three times a "smart guy." But his own secretary of state, Marco Rubio, acknowledged at his confirmation hearing that the effort did not produce any lasting agreement to end North …

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-U.S. policy before Trump takes office
2 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-U.S. policy before Trump takes office

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he will implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president, the country's state media reported Sunday. It said Mr. Kim's speech “clarified the strategy for the toughest anti-U.S. counteraction to be launched aggressively” by North Korea for its long-term national interests and security. But …

Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push

India TV News  

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, news agency Reuters reported quoting two people familiar with the matter. Several in Trump's team now see a direct approach from Trump, to build on a relationship that already exists, …

Trump team mulls direct talks with North Korea's Kim in new diplomatic push
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump team mulls direct talks with North Korea's Kim in new diplomatic push

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump’s team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according to sources President-elect Donald Trump’s team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according …

North Korea's Kim says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
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4 months ago

North Korea's Kim says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility

Raw Story  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang's past diplomacy with Washington only confirmed its "unchanging" hostility towards his country, state media said Friday, months ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. While in office, former US president Trump met with Kim three times, but Washington failed to make much progress on efforts to denuclearise North Korea. Instead, …

North Korea has done as much as it can, US doesn't want coexistence, says Kim Jong-Un
4 months ago

North Korea has done as much as it can, US doesn't want coexistence, says Kim Jong-Un

Firstpost  

North Korea said while it was true Trump tried to reflect the ‘special personal relations’ between the heads of states, he ‘did not bring about any substantial positive change’ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang’s past diplomacy with Washington only confirmed its “unchanging” hostility towards his country, state media said Friday, months ahead of Donald Trump’s return to …

Kim Jong-un says past negotiations with US confirmed ‘unchangeable’ hostility toward North Korea
4 months ago

Kim Jong-un says past negotiations with US confirmed ‘unchangeable’ hostility toward North Korea

The Independent  

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North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
4 months ago

North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his past negotiations with the United States only confirmed Washington’s “unchangeable” hostility toward his country and described his nuclear buildup as the only way to counter external threats, state media said Friday. He called for accelerated efforts to advance the capabilities of his nuclear-armed military, saying the country’s only …

North Korea calls for ‘limitless’ nuclear expansion to counter US after Trump win
4 months ago

North Korea calls for ‘limitless’ nuclear expansion to counter US after Trump win

The Independent  

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North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats
4 months ago

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter U.S.-led threats in comments reported Monday that were his first direct criticism toward Washington since Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. North Korea has since suspended any meaningful talks with Washington and Seoul as …

Russia ratifies North Korea pact after US says up to 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Kursk
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia ratifies North Korea pact after US says up to 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Kursk

The Independent  

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Russia ratifies mutual military assistance treaty with North Korea
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia ratifies mutual military assistance treaty with North Korea

LA Times  

The upper house of the Russian parliament on Wednesday ratified a treaty with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes as the U.S. has confirmed the deployment of 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia. The “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty,” which Russian President Vladimir Putin signed with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on a visit to Pyongyang …

North Korea beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat
4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat

The Independent  

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Sister of North Korea’s leader threatens South Korea over drone flights
5 months, 1 week ago

Sister of North Korea’s leader threatens South Korea over drone flights

LA Times  

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, attends a wreath-laying ceremony at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 2, 2019. The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday accused South Korea of avoiding responsibility for flights of drones over the North’s capital, and warned of a “terrible …

Grinning North Korean Kim treats daughter to night out at parade
5 months, 1 week ago

Grinning North Korean Kim treats daughter to night out at parade

Daily Mail  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hit the town with his daughter Kim Ju Ae for a mass celebration in the heart of Pyongyang last night, just days after threatening to strike the United States with a nuclear missile. The impressive display, which Kim and Ju Ae took in with wide grins plastered across their faces, comes days after North …

North Korea rules out return to leader-to-leader diplomacy regardless of who wins US election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea rules out return to leader-to-leader diplomacy regardless of who wins US election

The Independent  

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The UN's nuclear chief says the world needs to pursue dialogue with North Korea over nuclear weapons
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The UN's nuclear chief says the world needs to pursue dialogue with North Korea over nuclear weapons

The Independent  

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A U.S. envoy visits Hanoi days after Putin, saying US-Vietnam trust is at ‘all-time high’
9 months ago

A U.S. envoy visits Hanoi days after Putin, saying US-Vietnam trust is at ‘all-time high’

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — A senior U.S. diplomat held talks in Vietnam on Saturday and said that the trust between the two countries was at an “all-time high,” just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Hanoi. Russia remains important for Vietnam, not just because it is an old ally from the Cold War era, but also because it …

Putin, Kim and the other ‘special relationships’ putting us all at risk
9 months ago

Putin, Kim and the other ‘special relationships’ putting us all at risk

The Independent  

North Korea is not one’s usual pit stop between Russia and Vietnam, but for Vladimir Putin, it was too good an opportunity to miss. It is well known that ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Putin has provided North Korea with substantial food assistance and cash in exchange for millions of rounds of North Korean artillery. Only …

U.S. envoy visits Hanoi days after Putin, saying U.S.-Vietnam trust is at ‘all-time high’
9 months ago

U.S. envoy visits Hanoi days after Putin, saying U.S.-Vietnam trust is at ‘all-time high’

LA Times  

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink speaks in Taguig, Philippines, in May. A senior U.S. diplomat held talks in Vietnam on Saturday and said that the trust between the two countries was at an “all-time high,” just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Hanoi. Russia remains important for Vietnam, not …

Vladimir Putin’s trip to Vietnam brings ’bamboo diplomacy’ in focus after he strikes defence deal with North Korea
9 months ago

Vladimir Putin’s trip to Vietnam brings ’bamboo diplomacy’ in focus after he strikes defence deal with North Korea

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Vietnamese leaders in Hanoi on Thursday after signing a mutual defence deal with North Korea. - Vietnam and Russia have close ties going back to the 1950s, but Hanoi is not likely to give Putin the public pledge of "full support" on Ukraine that he received from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The ties …

North Korea vows unconditional support to Russia, Kim says relations with Putin even closer than in Soviet-era
9 months ago

North Korea vows unconditional support to Russia, Kim says relations with Putin even closer than in Soviet-era

India TV News  

Pyongyang: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive strategic partnership during a summit in Pyongyang, in a bid to expand their economic and military cooperation and cement a united front against Washington. Putin's visit comes amid growing concerns over an arms arrangement in which North Korea provides Russia with badly needed munitions for …

Why is Russia’s Putin visiting Vietnam after North Korea?
9 months ago

Why is Russia’s Putin visiting Vietnam after North Korea?

Al Jazeera  

Vietnam is a rising nation that the West wants closer ties with. “Putin will hope his Vietnam visit signals that Russia is far from isolated in Asia amid its recent Ukraine war inroads,” said Prashanth Parameswaran, a fellow at the Washington, DC-based Wilson Center. “Vietnam has tried to cultivate a careful balance in the Ukraine war between not disrupting ties …

Russian President Putin to meet Kim Jong Un during his visit to North Korea for first time in 24 years
9 months ago

Russian President Putin to meet Kim Jong Un during his visit to North Korea for first time in 24 years

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea on Tuesday and Wednesday for the first time in 24 years, the two countries said, underscoring Moscow's burgeoning partnership with the nuclear-armed state since the invasion of Ukraine. In Washington, the White House said it was troubled by the deepening relationship between Russia and North Korea, and the U.S. State Department said …

Putin vows trade, security agreements with North Korea ahead of visit
9 months ago

Putin vows trade, security agreements with North Korea ahead of visit

The Hindu  

Vladimir Putin promised to build trade and security systems with North Korea that are not controlled by the West and pledged his unwavering support in a letter published by North Korean state media on Tuesday ahead of his planned visit to the country. “And at the same time – we will build an architecture of equal and indivisible security in …

Putin arrives in North Korea for first visit in 24 years as anti-West alignment deepens
9 months ago

Putin arrives in North Korea for first visit in 24 years as anti-West alignment deepens

CNN  

CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in North Korea for a rare visit that signals the two countries’ deepening alignment and Moscow’s need to source weapons from Pyongyang to sustain its war on Ukraine. US national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters Monday the Biden administration wasn’t “concerned about the trip” itself, but added, “What we are concerned …

North Korea’s Kim hails Russia ties as Putin reportedly plans a visit
9 months, 1 week ago

North Korea’s Kim hails Russia ties as Putin reportedly plans a visit

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed the country’s expanding relationship with Russia on Wednesday, as reports suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon visit the country for his third meeting with Kim. During their September meeting at Russia’s main space launch site, Kim invited the Russian president to visit North Korea at “a convenient …

Will North Korea be a bigger threat under Biden or Trump?
10 months, 1 week ago

Will North Korea be a bigger threat under Biden or Trump?

LA Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after the test firing of a missile at an undisclosed location in the country on Aug. 24, 2019. Following three summits between then-South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the two countries issued a joint declaration pledging better ties between the countries, the easing of military tensions and a …

A Chinese official meets North Korean leader Kim in Pyongyang in highest-level talks in years
11 months, 1 week ago

A Chinese official meets North Korean leader Kim in Pyongyang in highest-level talks in years

The Independent  

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Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years
11 months, 1 week ago

Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years

The Independent  

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Chinese foreign minister visits North Korea in latest diplomacy between countries
1 year, 1 month ago

Chinese foreign minister visits North Korea in latest diplomacy between countries

The Independent  

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Is North Korea’s Kim Jong Un planning war? Experts have conflicting views
1 year, 1 month ago

Is North Korea’s Kim Jong Un planning war? Experts have conflicting views

Al Jazeera  

While some analysts say Kim’s moves are out of the ordinary, others say he is working from a familiar playbook. In a speech to North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament last week, Kim said the constitution should be amended to define South Korea as the “primary foe and invariable principal enemy” and that three agencies tasked with promoting inter-Korean reconciliation would be …

North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against U.S. and says Putin could visit at an 'early date'
1 year, 2 months ago

North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against U.S. and says Putin could visit at an 'early date'

The Hindu  

North Korea said Sunday it has agreed to further strategic and tactical cooperation with Russia to establish a “new multi-polarized international order,” as the two countries work to build a united front in the face of their separate, intensifying tensions with the United States. In describing North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui’s meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and …

North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US and says Putin could visit at an early date
1 year, 2 months ago

North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US and says Putin could visit at an early date

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to visit the North at an unspecified “early date” as the countries continue to align in the face of their separate, intensifying confrontations with the United States. The North Korean Foreign Ministry highlighted Putin’s intent for a visit following North Korean Foreign Minister Choe …

North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against U.S. and says Putin could visit at an early date
1 year, 2 months ago

North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against U.S. and says Putin could visit at an early date

LA Times  

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui arrives to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow this month. North Korea said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to visit the North at an unspecified “early date” as the countries continue to align in the face of their separate, intensifying confrontations with the United …

Putin to visit North Korea soon despite concerns raised by West over alleged arms deal
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin to visit North Korea soon despite concerns raised by West over alleged arms deal

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin showed his intention to visit Pyongyang soon, North Korea's state-run broadcaster KRT reported on Sunday. Putin also thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for his invitation to visit as he met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui who visited Russia last week, KRT said. Russia thanked North Korea for its support and solidarity …

North Korea’s Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites and produce more nuclear materials in 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

North Korea’s Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites and produce more nuclear materials in 2024

LA Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech during a meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party, held between Tuesday and Saturday, in Pyongyang. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch three additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce attack drones in 2024, as he called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with U.S.-led confrontational …

North Korea's Kim vows to bolster war readiness to repel 'unprecedented' U.S.-led confrontations
1 year, 2 months ago

North Korea's Kim vows to bolster war readiness to repel 'unprecedented' U.S.-led confrontations

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for bolstered war readiness to repel what he said were unprecedented U.S.-led confrontational moves in comments during a key political meeting tasked with setting state objectives for 2024, state media reported on Thursday. During Wednesday's second-day session of the ruling party's plenary meeting, Mr. Kim set forth unspecified tasks for the military and …

US confident over Vietnam ties despite defence pledges with China
1 year, 3 months ago

US confident over Vietnam ties despite defence pledges with China

Firstpost  

During China President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hanoi last week, Vietnam’s leaders strengthened their connections with Beijing, three months after they had done the same with Washington during Joe Biden’s visit, which has been hailed as a victory for Vietnam’s “Bamboo diplomacy” As the two superpowers vie for influence, Hanoi this week declared stronger connections with China, especially on defence …

China’s Xi pushes more trust with Vietnam after Hanoi’s move closer to Washington
1 year, 3 months ago

China’s Xi pushes more trust with Vietnam after Hanoi’s move closer to Washington

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. At a summit in Hanoi, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Vietnamese Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong called for the bolstering of their strategic relationship and agreed to cooperate on issues ranging from …

Russian foreign minister offers security talks with North Korea, China as he visits Pyongyang
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian foreign minister offers security talks with North Korea, China as he visits Pyongyang

The Hindu  

Russia's Foreign Minister proposed regular security talks with North Korea and China to deal with what he described as increasing U.S.-led regional military threats, as he met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his top diplomat on October 19 during a visit to Pyongyang. “The United States, Japan and South Korea intensifying military activity here and Washington working toward …

If Kim Jong uses nuclear weapons, ’his regime will end’: South Korean President
1 year, 5 months ago

If Kim Jong uses nuclear weapons, ’his regime will end’: South Korean President

Live Mint  

Warned North Korea, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said its regime would be ended by Seoul and Washington if it used nuclear weapons, reported Bloomberg, as the South Korean chief was speaking at the 75th anniversary of the founding of his country’s military. The South Korean president celebrated the long-standing alliance with the US to mark Armed Forces Day …

Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Vietnamese leaders, the White House announced on Monday. He then told donors at a New Mexico reception earlier this month that he would “be going to Vietnam shortly because Vietnam wants to change our relationship and become a partner.” …

Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to …

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