US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius, joined by Leon Fuerth, former National Security Advisor for Vice President Al Gore, and the youngest son of General Vo Nguyen Giap, Vo Hong Nam, visited Dien Bien Province to stress the importance of education and history.
Ambassador Osius and Mr. Nam discussing Dien Bien history inside General Giap’s command centre. Photo by the US Embassy
During the two-day visit from September 6-7, the ambassador met Dien Bien People’s Committee Chairman Mua A Son, spoke with high school and primary students, and participated in a cultural performance with HIV/AIDS community outreach workers. Nam shared an important piece of Vietnam’s history with Ambassador Osius on a visit to General Giap’s Forest Command Centre and Colonel De Castries’ Bunker.
“Vietnam has a very proud history, and it’s good for the people of both Vietnam and other countries to understand this history and culture," Ambassador Osius said while visiting General Giap’s Forest Command Centre in Muong Phang." I’m very happy to be here and learn firsthand from General Giap’s son, because it’s not just the history of Vietnam but also of his family.”
During the visit, the US ambassador also met with students, administrators, and teachers from Le Quy Don Gifted High School, including a US English Language programME alumna and an embassy-supported Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. In addition, the he talked with students about topics ranging from study abroad to advice on success.
Ambassador Osius meeting students of Le Quy Don Gifted High School. Photo by the US Embassy
