On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the normalization of relations between Vietnam and the United States, Mr. Frank A. Rose, Assistant US Secretary of State in charge of Controlling, Audit and Compliance weapons issues and the delegation paid a visit to Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) and the Vietnam National Satellite Center(VNSC).
In the afternoon of 07/13/2015 at VAST’s office, Prof., Acad. Chau Van Minh, President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology has warmly welcome US Assistant Secretary Frank A. Rose. President Chau Van Minh expressed the desire that two countries will soon have specific activities enhancing cooperation in Space Technology such as signing the “Framework Agreement between the United States and Vietnam on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space” and the GLOBE program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment). Mr. Frank A. Rose thanked President Chau Van Minh for welcoming the delegation. He agreed with President’s remarks and hope Vietnam and the United States will also promote the awareness of the importance of science and space objects that are affecting the Earth.
During the meeting with Vietnam National Satellite Center, Mr. Frank A. Rose once again addressed that he hope the United States and Vietnam will soon sign the “Framework Agreement between the United States and Vietnam on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space” and receive the support of Vietnam about the “International Code of Conduct for outer space activities”
