SRES321-119

That the Senate— recognizes— the significance of the 30th anniversary of normalization of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Vietnam; and the strong and enduring relationship built by the United States and Vietnam based on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to peace and prosperity; honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States during the past 50 years, including— their tireless commitment to strengthening ties between the United States and Vietnam; and facilitating reconciliation and economic prosperity between the 2 countries; honors— the service of members of the United States Armed Forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives in the conflict; and United States veteran-led initiatives established and dedicated to engaging in reconciliation efforts with the Vietnamese people; expresses the commitment of the United States to the sustained continuation of funding and operational support to war legacy programs in Vietnam foundational to the bilateral relationship, including— dioxin remediation at Bien Hoa Airport; unexploded ordnance removal; support for persons with disabilities; capacity building in provincial and national efforts on mine action; and accounting for Vietnamese missing and fallen soldiers from the war; acknowledges the significant progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation, including political and diplomatic relations, trade and economic ties, defense and security, and people-to-people exchanges, including the United States-supported Fulbright University, Vietnam’s first independent nonprofit higher education institution; reaffirms the commitment of the United States to sustaining and building on the partnership officially established in the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in September 2023, underscored by the fundamental principles guiding the bilateral relationship, including respect for the United Nations Charter, international law, and respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and expresses— the determination of the United States to continue strengthening cooperation with Vietnam across sectors; and the vital importance of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Vietnam to addressing shared challenges and promoting continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.