WASHINGTON, June 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President George W. Bush will welcome Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet to the White House on June 22, the White House said in a statement on Thursday.

    "The United States and Vietnam have seen enormous progress in their relationship over the past several years," the statement said.

    "President Bush and President Triet will discuss our robust trade and economic relationship, cooperation on health and development issues, cultural and educational ties, and shared commitment to resolving issues stemming from the war," the statement said.

    The United States had war with Vietnam in the 1960's and tens of thousands of people were killed in the war. However, bilateral ties between the two countries have improved in recent years.