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Hegseth visit spotlights Vietnam war legacy cooperation

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Hanoi, reaffirming a partnership rooted in addressing Vietnam War legacies and marking 30 years of diplomatic ties. After talks with Defense Minister Phan Van Giang, he returned wartime artifacts, a leather box, a belt and a small knife, as both sides continue clearing unexploded ordnance, recovering remains and cleaning dioxin. The trip followed ASEAN meetings in Kuala Lumpur and comes as funding resumes for some projects. A researcher said visible recommitment could open space for deeper defense ties, while Vietnam hedges with outreach to North Korea and possible Su-35 purchases.

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