President Luong Cuong receives U.S. lawmakers
VGP - State President Luong Cuong received U.S. lawmakers in New York on September 23 (local time) as part of his ongoing U.S. trip for the High-level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
President Luong Cuong meets Congressman Brian Mast, Chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee. Photo: VNA
The U.S. legislators included Senator Chris Coons, senior member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Congressman Brian Mast, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; and Congresswoman Young Kim, Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee.
During the meetings, State President Luong Cuong welcomed the substantive results achieved in implementing the bilateral framework and reaffirmed Viet Nam's commitment to building an independent and self-reliant economy that is deeply integrated into the world.
In talks with Congressman Brian Mast and Congresswoman Young Kim, the State President underlined that Viet Nam–U.S. relations stand as a model in international relations.
He stressed that when nations demonstrate determination, mutual trust, respect, and shared interests, they can overcome painful histories to build a future of cooperation and stronger friendship.
Luong asked Congressman Mast and the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee to continue supporting and advancing bilateral ties across all fields.
In particular, he emphasized the need to boost parliamentary cooperation through delegations, dialogue, and legislative exchanges to help promote mutually beneficial areas and build trust.
On war legacy cooperation, the State President highly appreciated the U.S. Government and Congress for their support in addressing dioxin contamination at Bien Hoa airport and their programs assisting Agent Orange victims, demining, and supporting people with disabilities in Viet Nam.
Congressman Mast reaffirmed that the United States considers Viet Nam one of its key partners in Southeast Asia and supports substantive progress in the bilateral relations. He described Viet Nam–U.S. ties as a model of reconciliation and healing.
Mast pledged, in his role as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to promote parliamentary exchanges, strengthen dialogue between lawmakers, and advance initiatives on economic and trade cooperation, especially in mutually beneficial areas.
He also committed to encouraging Congress to ensure adequate resources for humanitarian and war legacy projects in Viet Nam.
For her part, Congresswoman Young Kim praised the bridging role of the Vietnamese American community and welcomed stronger cooperation across all sectors, especially trade, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
In his meeting with Senator Chris Coons, State President Luong suggested expanding cooperation between the two countries as well as between Delaware and Vietnamese localities in key areas.
Senator Coons affirmed that the U.S. Senate strongly supports stronger cooperation across all channels and sectors, particularly in trade, war legacy resolution, and education.
On the occasion, both sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of shared concern.
Luong stressed the importance of the United States continuing to support ASEAN centrality and stepping up cooperation on global challenges such as climate change, maritime security, and sustainable development.
He urged the U.S. to strengthen collaboration with ASEAN and promote its central role in multilateral forums, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region.
The lawmakers likewise highlighted the significance of maintaining dialogue and cooperation with ASEAN to ensure peace, stability, and sustainable growth across the region./.
