Wishing our friends and partners at @USCG a happy 227th birthday! We are proud to partner with you around the world to strengthen partner nations’ capacity to enhance maritime security, and the fight against illicit trafficking and other transnational crime. Here, the US Coast Guard transfers a High Endurance Cutter to the #Vietnam Coast Guard during a ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 26. The ship is expected to improve the Vietnam Coast Guard’s maritime domain awareness, increase its capacity to perform maritime law enforcement operations, and conduct search and rescue and other humanitarian response operations. The @StateDept ’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and US Coast Guard jointly supported the donation, the refurbishing of the boat, and construction of related training facilities in Vietnam. #SemperParatus #CG227 #CGDay

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hosted a working luncheon for the Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the @StateDept in Washington, D.C. The United States is firmly committed to our relationship with #Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S.-Vietnam partnership is a critical component of U.S. foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific region. Prime Minister Phuc’s visit advances our growing partnership with Vietnam and helps us address key priorities, including trade, #NorthKorea, and #security cooperation.

Today, the State Department honored 10 Emerging Young Leaders, ages 16-25 from across the globe. These international youth have shown the tenacity and courage to create positive and social change in their communities. The awardees will participate in a three-week intensive exchange program specially tailored to strengthen their knowledge, abilities, and networks. During the program, they will connect with each other and Americans in their areas of expertise to share best practices and create opportunities to multiply the impact of their work. Congratulations to these Emerging Young Leaders! #EYLeaders #EmergingYoungLeaders #Malta #SriLanka #Afghanistan #Pakistan #Vietnam #Algeria #Tajikistan #Belgium #Peru #Jerusalem

Today, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hosted a working luncheon with Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States. @ASEAN consists of 10 member states – #Brunei, #Burma, #Cambodia, #Indonesia, #Laos, #Malaysia, #Myanmar, the #Philippines, #Singapore, #Thailand, and #Vietnam. This year marks the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and 40 years of U.S.- ASEAN diplomatic engagement. The United States has partnered with ASEAN and its member states on economic engagement, security, rule of law, sustainable development, human rights, and people-to-people programming. #ASEAN

Today, Vice President Mike Pence met with @YSEALI_official leaders in #Jakarta, #Indonesia. Vice President Pence said, “Future looks bright in Southeast Asia thanks to great programs like @YSEALI that help prepare future business and civic leaders.” The Vice President also delivered remarks at @ASEAN, where he reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to ASEAN and announced that President Donald Trump will attend the U.S.-#ASEAN Summit, the East Asia Summit, and the APEC Leaders Meeting in #Vietnam and the #Philippines in November 2017. This year marks 40 years of U.S. diplomatic relations with ASEAN. #VPinAsia

Secretary Kerry stands amid a group of students taking selfie photos with him after they had a discussion about the Young South East Asian Leadership Program, and the launch of the #Fulbright University #Vietnam. #YSEALIVietnam #USVietnam

Vietnamese Communist Party headquarters in #Hanoi as Secretary Kerry arrived today for his meeting with Vietnamese General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. #Vietnam #USVietnam

Secretary Kerry met with #Vietnam’s President Truong Tan Sang at the Presidential Palace in #Hanoi earlier today. #USVietnam