US Veterans Foster Reconciliation and Strengthen Vietnam-US Relations

On July 11 in Hanoi, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Dong Huy Cuong received a delegation from the US Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), led by former Commander-in-Chief Larry Rivers.
July 12, 2025 | 16:02
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VUFO President Receives US Veterans for Peace Delegation

During the reception, Vice President Dong Huy Cuong expressed his pleasure in welcoming the VFW delegation on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the normalization of Vietnam-US relations (July 11, 1995 - July 11, 2025).

Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Đồng Huy Cương (right) speaks with Mr. Larry Rivers, former Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars, during the meeting. (Photo: Đinh Hòa)          Hỏi ChatGPT
Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Dong Huy Cuong (right) and Larry Rivers, former Commander-in-Chief of the US Veterans of Foreign Wars, during the reception. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Informing the delegation, he noted that a series of friendship exchange programs jointly organized by the US Diplomatic Mission in Vietnam and VUFO is currently taking place in various localities across the country, with the aim of spreading a message of peace and cooperation to the broader community.

VUFO Vice President Dong Huy Cuong emphasized that in recent years, both Vietnam and the US have made continuous efforts to heal the wounds of war and strengthen cooperation based on peace and mutual respect. He expressed appreciation for the coordination and support provided by the US, including US veterans’ organizations, in areas such as clearing unexploded ordnance and conducting searches for missing-in-action personnel from the war.

VUFO has frequently welcomed delegations of American veterans visiting Vietnam to learn more about the country and its people, and to participate in humanitarian and charitable activities. He commended the meaningful contributions made by US veterans in helping to heal the scars of the past and in supporting post-war recovery efforts. According to him, the efforts of American veterans in Vietnam have inspired younger generations in both countries to further nurture the Vietnam-US friendship and cooperation.

Delegates pose for a commemorative photo. (Photo: Đinh Hòa)
Delegates pose for a commemorative photo. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Larry Rivers affirmed that VFW will continue to contribute to the healing of war wounds, particularly through efforts to assist in locating missing soldiers and clearing leftover explosives and ordnance. He expressed a desire to strengthen coordination with VUFO in sharing information and connecting with relevant organizations and individuals across various provinces in Vietnam.

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