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June 21, 2005
George Bush Agrees to Visit Vietnam
President Bush has made it clear that he will be taking a trip to Vietnam in 2006. The current Prime Minister of Vietnam's trip to the United States is the first to be taken by from a leader of Vietnam since the Vietnam War ended almost 30 years ago. The trip was taken by the Vietnam Prime Minister because of the 10th year anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Bush mentioned the different issues and topic him and Vietnam's Prime Minister, Phan Van Khai discussed. Bush said they had discussed the problem of HIV and AIDS throughout the country of Vietnam. Along with the topics of security issues, and the desire for both countries to coordinate the war on terror.
Bush also stated that the two had signed a bill to give Vietnam's citizen more freedom of worship. Vietnam's Prime Minister seemed very pleased that they are moving the relations with the United States forward. He also explained that he was very happy with Bush supporting Vietnam to enter the World Trade Organization.
When Bush travels to Vietnam, it will only be the second visit to the country from a president, since the war ended. The first president to visit Vietnam was Bill Clinton in the year 2000.
Posted by Tuck at June 21, 2005 04:54 PM
