General Secretary, President To Lam meets U.S. Trade Representative
VGP - General Secretary and President To Lam met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in New York on September 21 (local time).
General Secretary and President To Lam meets with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in New York, the U.S. September 21, 2026. Photo: VNA
To Lam, who is in New York to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st UNGA session, affirmed Viet Nam attaches importance to the comprehensive strategic partnership with the U.S., expressing his desire to work with President Donald Trump's Administration to continue advancing the bilateral ties in a stable, substantive, effective and sustainable manner.
Economic, trade and investment cooperation still remains a key pillar of Viet Nam-U.S. relations, bringing practical benefits to people and businesses of both countries, noted the top Vietnamese leader.
He said Viet Nam has stepped up efforts to increase imports from the U.S. in a bid to promote balanced trade with the U.S.
To Lam suggested the U.S. would adopt a comprehensive approach to the remaining trade issues, including investigations under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act.
He called on both sides to continue efforts to further promote bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation for the benefits of the two nations.
Jamieson Greer appreciated Viet Nam's efforts to balance the trade ties between the two countries. He also spoke highly of both sides' efforts in negotiations on a reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade agreement, adding that the two countries are approaching final agreement.
The signing and implementation of the agreement would help open up new cooperation opportunities between the two countries, the U.S. Trade Representative said./.