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President Obama announces US is lifting its embargo on arms sales to Vietnam, its one-time enemy President Barack Obama has announced the US is fully lifting its embargo on sales of lethal weapons to Vietnam, its one-time enemy.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. Speaking during a visit to communist Vietnam and talks with its leaders, Mr Obama said the move removed a "lingering vestige of the Cold War".
If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. He said both sides had "developed a level of trust and co-operation".
Mr Obama's visit comes amid warming ties, as the US seeks to build its relationship with its Pacific allies.
Vietnam had been arguing for an end to the arms embargo, which has been in place for decades though was partially lifted in 2014.
Mr Obama said it was "clear from this visit that both our peoples are eager for an even closer relationship".