U.S.-Vietnam Diplomatic Relations
President Bill Clinton announced the normalization of diplomatic relations with Vietnam. He reviewed past actions of his administration which cleared… read more
President Bill Clinton announced the normalization of diplomatic relations with Vietnam. He reviewed past actions of his administration which cleared the path for such normalization. The president also acknowledged steps by Hanoi to resolve cases of Americans missing since the Vietnam War, and commended continued efforts of to solve the remaining 55 cases. More positive relations “serve our interests in working for a free and peaceful Vietnam in a stable and peaceful Asia,” President Clinton said. The president expects trade relations to improve, contingent upon certification of the regard for human and labor rights. The president stated that he was proud to have the support of distinguished veterans of the Vietnam war. close
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