We’re a little late on sharing this, but here’s an update on the article Le Quyen wrote about the new Vietnamese-American consul general in Vietnam.
An T. Le, the formidable, “broad-shouldered 6-foot-2 inch diplomat” (as described by the San Jose Mercury News), officially started his three-year term as consul general in August. Le returns to Vietnam at a time when US-Vietnam relations are reaching new grounds. As both a Vietnamese and an American, there are high hopes that Le’s ability to navigate between cultures can help bridge gaps between the overseas Vietnamese community and their motherland.
During his term, Le will focus on promoting trade and bringing awareness to environmental and health issues. Prior to his return to Vietnam, Le held posts in Beijing, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Seoul, and Paris. Le worked with the US Department of the Navy for 15 years before finding his way into Foreign Service. He holds degrees in engineering from George Washington University.
Le is one of the highest-ranked Vietnamese-American diplomats. What do you hope Le can accomplish during his three years in Vietnam?
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