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Viewing cable 07HANOI1579, AMBASSADOR LAYS OUT PRIORITIES WITH FOREIGN MINISTER

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07HANOI1579 2007-09-04 16:41 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Hanoi
VZCZCXRO7247
RR RUEHCHI RUEHDT RUEHHM RUEHNH
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ZNR UUUUU ZZH
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FM AMEMBASSY HANOI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 6261
INFO RUEHHM/AMCONSUL HO CHI MINH 3634
RUCNASE/ASEAN MEMBER COLLECTIVE
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 HANOI 001579 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR EAP/MLS AND DRL/AWH 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PHUM PREL PGOV SOCI VM
 
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR LAYS OUT PRIORITIES WITH FOREIGN MINISTER 
 
HANOI 00001579  001.2 OF 002 
 
 
SUMMARY 
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1. (SBU) On August 31 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister 
Pham Gia Khiem welcomed Ambassador Michalak to Vietnam and stressed 
the importance of continued progress in bilateral relations.  During 
the cordial 40-minute meeting, the Ambassador emphasized areas of 
common interest and prioritized issues of ongoing concern such as 
human rights, legal and economic reform as well as the status of the 
Peace Corps, a new Embassy compound, and Vietnam's future role as a 
non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.  End Summary. 
 
WELCOME TO VIETNAM 
------------------ 
 
2. (SBU) Khiem, who was recently reappointed as Foreign Minister in 
addition to his position as Deputy Prime Minister, opened the 
meeting by welcoming the Ambassador to his new position and added 
that, despite recent history, the two countries have a strong desire 
to move forward to the future and increase bilateral ties.  Khiem 
highlighted the fact that President Bush's visit to Vietnam during 
last November's APEC summit and the June visit by President Triet to 
the United States have brought both countries closer together and 
quoted the 2006 U.S. - Vietnam Joint Declaration, "it is important 
for our two countries to establish broad-based foundations and 
deepen in a progressive manner." 
 
3. (SBU) There is no reason bilateral relations should not progress 
and we hope to learn more from you in the area of science and 
technology, Khiem said.  He added that issues of concern still exist 
but can be overcome by dialogue and continued frankness and honesty 
among friends.  He cited Ho Chi Minh's declaration of freedom, taken 
directly from the United States Declaration of Independence, as 
evidence that both countries have many things in common and can 
overcome issues of concern through understanding. 
 
4. (SBU) The Ambassador responded by thanking Khiem for welcoming 
him to Vietnam during such an exciting time as the country is filled 
with great opportunity.  The Ambassador agreed that both countries 
want peace and security for their people and want better education 
in a complex world. 
 
HUMAN RIGHTS 
------------ 
 
5. (SBU) The Ambassador said both countries have the same goals - 
human rights for all people, but at times have different ways of 
approaching it.  He added that Vietnam has made progress in the 
areas of human rights and religious freedom but this is still an 
area of concern and we look forward to continuing our frank 
discussions on this issue.  The Ambassador added that he appreciated 
that the government realized how important it was for US Embassy 
staff to be able to meet with human rights dissidents on a regular 
basis.  "The more we are able to meet, the more information we are 
able to share on the status of dissidents with our colleagues in 
Washington." 
 
6. (SBU) In emphasizing this point, the Ambassador noted that a 
DRL-detailee was able to meet with a democracy activist only the day 
before without incident.  However, the next day Embassy staff 
received false news reports from an Internet human rights site that 
police broke up the same gathering and eight democracy activists 
were escorted to a local police station.  This is not the case and 
we were able to report the facts back to Washington.  The Ambassador 
said it would be in Vietnam's own interest to have a free press 
which could easily respond to incorrect news reports with the facts. 
 
 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: BUY BOEING 
-------------------------------- 
 
7. (SBU) The Ambassador highlighted the progress both countries have 
made in cooperation on anti-corruption, transparency and good 
governance issues and said further promotion of economic development 
between the two countries is also a priority.  The Ambassador urged 
progress on a bilateral trade and investment agreement, which will 
bring about greater development in multiple sectors and create a 
welcoming environment for investors in Vietnam.  The Ambassador 
added that Vietnam's goal of enhancing its infrastructure, 
especially transportation, is a lofty goal and urged the GVN to 
consider purchasing Boeing airplanes as Vietnam Air replenishes its 
fleet. 
 
EDUCATION: PEACE CORPS CAN HELP 
------------------------------- 
 
8. (SBU) After recently returning from the 15th Anniversary of the 
Fulbright Program in Hue, the Ambassador underscored the need to 
 
HANOI 00001579  002.2 OF 002 
 
 
make education a priority and deepen relations in this field.  The 
Ambassador pledged his commitment to double the number of students 
from Vietnam seeking to study in the United States.  He added that 
there are a number of government programs available to aid students 
but that private corporations are also interested in promoting such 
programs.  The Ambassador noted that having Peace Corps in Vietnam 
teaching English could help address Vietnam's educational needs, and 
added that with our two countries very close to an agreement we 
would like to close the deal as soon as possible. 
 
NEW EMBASSY, MIL-MIL, AND UNSC 
------------------------------ 
 
9. (SBU) The Ambassador expressed appreciation for the Ministry of 
Foreign Affairs lead in helping to secure a new embassy.  He 
stressed the need for new facilities and offered to be of assistance 
as the government of Vietnam makes its own plans to open a consulate 
in the United States. 
 
10. (SBU) The US and Vietnam are building a strong relation as 
partners in search and rescue operations, the Ambassador said, with 
deeper cooperation possible between the two militaries. 
 
11. (SBU) The Ambassador said the United States looks forward to 
welcoming Vietnam as a non-permanent member of the United Nations 
Security Council as another step for Vietnam to enter in the world 
stage.  He added that the international community will look to 
Vietnam as a vital partner in discussing matters such as North 
Korea, Iran and other issues that will come up before the Security 
Council. 
 
12. (SBU) DPM Khiem end the meeting by stating that the priorities 
the Ambassador laid out are indeed areas where the two countries 
will make progress and said he looked forward to discussing them 
in-depth in the very near future. 
 
MICHALAK