Washington D.C., Sept. 2 -- On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Vietnam on the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.

In a press statement issued on September 1, Rubio said: "The United States admires the resilience, determination, and progress made by the Vietnamese people. Vietnam continues to demonstrate remarkable growth and development, becoming a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific region and a leader in addressing shared global challenges.

This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two nations. The United States is proud of the progres...