FM Spokewoman on Amb. Peterson's resignation
On May 24, 2001, FM Spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh answers DPA & Reuters' question: Please provide Vietnam's comment on US Ambassador "Pete" Peterson's announcement that he intends to resign as ambassador on July 15. How does Hanoi view his 4 years in his post here?
Answer:
In diplomacy, usually the first ambassadors play an important role in building and promoting bilateral relations.
Ambassador Peterson has done many things during his recent tenure in Vietnam, making positive contributions to normalising relations between Vietnam and the United States including the conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement.
It is our hope that Ambassador Peterson always keeps good impressions on our country and continues to make positive contributions to developing and promoting relations between Vietnam and the United States.
