Washington, July 12 -- Three decades of joint efforts to address the lasting impacts of Agent Orange/dioxin and unexploded ordnance (UXO) have helped build trust and deepen Vietnam-US ties.

The year 2025 marks two important milestones: the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US (1995-2025) and the 50th anniversary of the end of the war (1975-2025). This is not only a time to commemorate historic turning points but also a moment to reflect and further advance substantive cooperation between the two countries, especially in addressing the legacies of war, one of the most important pillars of the bilateral relationship.

The two former adversaries have worked together to tackle the lasting i...