"Contributing to the development and progress of bilateral relations, from my first posting in Hanoi from 2004 to 2007 to serving as US ambassador to Vietnam today, has been the honor of my life," Ambassador Knapper said, according to a 10/1 press release from the US Embassy.
"I have had the opportunity to visit many places across Vietnam and meet not only government officials but also students, doctors, farmers, businesspeople, and entrepreneurs," he added. "I am always impressed by Vietnam's dynamic culture and vitality."
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US ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper. Photo: US Embassy in Hanoi. |
US ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper. Photo: US Embassy in Hanoi.
The ambassador expressed immense pride in the achievements of the US diplomatic mission in developing and strengthening bilateral relations during his tenure in Vietnam.
"This country will always be a very special place for me and my family," he emphasized.
Ambassador Knapper arrived in Vietnam on 27/1/2022 and presented his credentials on 11/2/2022. During his tenure, the US and Vietnam upgraded bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023.
Ambassador Knapper advanced cooperation across all key areas of bilateral relations, benefiting both nations. These efforts included: expanding collaboration in trade, investment, and high-tech infrastructure; strengthening defense, law enforcement, and security ties; and broadening cooperation in health, education, people-to-people exchanges, and disaster relief.
The US and Vietnam also continued efforts to address war legacy issues, including dioxin contamination remediation, unexploded ordnance clearance, support for persons with disabilities, and the search for missing US and Vietnamese service members.
Ambassador Knapper's term also saw many events and activities held across Vietnam in 2025 to celebrate 30 years of normalized relations between the two countries.
Before assuming his post as US Ambassador to Vietnam in 1/2022, Mr. Knapper previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Japan and Korea, working in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the US Department of State. He had also worked in Vietnam as Political Counselor at the US Embassy from 2004 to 2007.
Vu Hoang
