Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Montana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines teamed up in a bipartisan effort to mark the 30th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam.
“Vietnam is a critical partner to the United States, and only together will we be able to tackle the multi-faceted challenges of this century,” said Merkley. “Our bipartisan resolution reaffirms Congress’ commitment to sustaining a productive bilateral relationship with Vietnam, strengthening not only the relationship between our governments but also between the peoples of our countries.”
“This year, as the U.S. and Vietnam celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations, we celebrate the strides our two nations have taken as allies and the bright future of our partnership. I visited Vietnam in March, and have a deep appreciation for our shared interests and goals. I’m proud to introduce this resolution with Senator Merkley to recognize the importance of our strategic relationship in defense, trade and diplomacy,” said Daines.
In 2023, Merkley led a bicameral Congressional Delegation visit to Vietnam, including meeting with top Vietnamese government officials, examining the painful wartime legacy of the Vietnam conflict, and traveling to a town on the Mekong River experiencing rising sea levels due to climate change.
Merkley and Daines are members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where Merkley serves on the Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, & International Cybersecurity Policy.
Full text of the bipartisan resolution can be found by clicking here.
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