The Diplomat: US-Vietnam Defense Relations Under Trump Get a Boost With First Aircraft Carrier Visit
The move represents yet another step forward for security ties under the Trump administration amid lingering concerns.
WASHINGTON, DC – Though Vietnamese Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich and U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis discussed a wide range of issues in their bilateral defense ties during their August 8 meeting, the biggest headline item that emerged was the first visit of a U.S. aircraft carrier to Vietnam, set for next year. While the move had long been under discussion by both sides, it represents yet another step forward for a relationship that has seen some quick gains in the Trump administration thus far despite deeper, lingering challenges that remain.
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It's a bit hard to understand, but Americans and the west in general are very popular in Vietnam. Vietnam is focused on what the west does and despises China. People want to travel to the US and Europe, work, study and want to live there. When Obama came to visit he was very popular, especially among the youth. Expect thousands to view and cheer the arrival of this carrier.
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