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Party chief receives US Assistant Secretary of State

The US attaches great importance to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, supports a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam, and wishes to enhance strategic-level cooperation with the country both bilaterally and on regional and international matters.

Party General Secretary To Lam (right) receices US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre in Hanoi on February 13. (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary To Lam (right) receices US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre in Hanoi on February 13. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary To Lam received visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre in Hanoi on February 13.

DeSombre conveyed congratulations from US President Donald Trump to General Secretary Lam on his re-election as the leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and on the successful organisation of the 14th National Party Congress.

General Secretary Lam said the 14th National Party Congress concluded successfully, marking a milestone that opens a new phase of development for Vietnam. He also extended his deep thanks to President Trump for his congratulatory message on the success of the congress.

Welcoming the visit by the US Assistant Secretary of State, the Party leader commended the role of the US Department of State in promoting the positive momentum of Vietnam – US relations in recent years.

He affirmed that Vietnam consistently regards the US as one of its leading important partners and stands ready to further deepen comprehensive cooperation across fields for the benefit of the two countries' people, while contributing positively to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.

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An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA)

General Secretary Lam reaffirmed that Vietnam will continue to pursue a consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, self-strengthening, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations, acting as a responsible member of the international community and an active contributor to regional and global issues.

DeSombre said President Trump highly values General Secretary Lam’s decision to participate in the Gaza Peace Council initiative.

He affirmed that the US attaches great importance to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, supports a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam, and wishes to enhance strategic-level cooperation with the country both bilaterally and on regional and international matters.

The US official showed his satisfaction with the outcomes of his meetings with Vietnamese ministries and agencies during the visit, affirming his commitment to continuing efforts to promote substantive and effective development of Vietnam – US relations in the time ahead./.

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