Hanoi, July 12 -- The Vietnam-US cooperation in addressing war aftermaths is considered a bright spot in bilateral relations, which have reaped remarkable achievements in many aspects.

The Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Washington interviewed Timothy Rieser, senior advisor at the US Senate Appropriations Committee, on the US's support for Vietnam in resolving war consequences, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations.

Riese recalled that discussions about how the US could help Vietnam in dealing with post-war consequences began as early as 1990, especially in supporting people affected by unexploded ordnance left by war, noting that it was the beginning of the 30-year bilateral cooperation in res...