Hanoi, July 23 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang on July 23 received newly appointed US Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks on the occasion of the latter's assumption of office. Congratulating Wicks on her appointment, Hang expressed confidence that, with her extensive experience in the US administration, the ambassador will have a successful tenure and make important contributions to advancing the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a stable, substantive and effective manner. She affirmed Vietnam regards the US as one of its leading important partners, noting that bilateral relations are built on a solid foundation and hold significant potential for further development. The official suggested the new a...