U.S remains Viet Nam's partner of strategic importance, top leader reassures

To Lam expressed sincere thanks to President Biden for extending his deep condolences over the death of Party General Secretary as well as the U.S. Administration's timely assistance for Viet Nam's efforts to overcome the devastating consequences of Typhoon Yagi, which costs Viet Nam around US$2 billion.

The top Vietnamese leader appreciated Biden's affections for and great contributions to the Viet Nam-U.S. relations, emphasizing that the historic visit by Party General Secretary to the U.S. in 2015 and President Biden's visit to Viet Nam in 2023 created important impetus for the Viet Nam-U.S. relationship to achieve great strides and to reach the highest level of comprehensive strategic partnership, opening up room for the bilateral ties to grow in strong and stable fashion in the coming decades.

To spoke highly of Biden's remarks at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, in which Biden shared the experience of Viet Nam and the U.S. in accelerating post-war reconciliation and building relations.

Viet Nam and the U.S. share common vision on building a better future for the entire humanity, which upholds the significance of healing, mutual respect and understanding, with respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and each other's political regimes being the most important, said To.

He highlighted the special features of the Viet Nam-U.S. relations, transforming from former foes to partners, comprehensive partners and now the highest level of comprehensive strategic partners.

The bilateral ties have entered a new historical chapter and truly become a model in international relations thanks to both sides' efforts in healing and building relations after war.

Biden extended condolences to Viet Nam over the damaged caused by Typhoon Yagi, affirming that the U.S. Administration stands ready to support Viet Nam's recovery efforts .

Biden once again congratulated To on his new position, affirming that the U.S. regards Viet Nam as a partner of top importance in the region.

He recalled his Viet Nam visit in September 2023, during which he was warmly welcomed by Vietnamese leadership and people and jointly announced the elevation of the Viet Nam-U.S. relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and the world.

The U.S. supports a strong, independent, self-reliant and prosperous Viet Nam and will continue strengthening the bilateral ties on the basis of respect for each other's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political regimes, so as to ensure that the Viet Nam-U.S. relations would continue to be the model of reconciliation and cooperation in the future.

To reassured that Viet Nam will remain steadfast to its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multi-lateralization of external relations, being a trustworthy friend and partner, an active and responsible member of the international community.

Viet Nam considers the U.S. as a partner of strategic importance, reiterated To, expressing his belief that the Viet Nam-U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership will sustain its stable and long-term development momentum for the benefits and aspirations of the two peoples.

The two leaders expressed their satisfaction at the positive outcomes of the comprehensive strategic partnership after one year of establishment, which are in accordance with the aspirations and interests of both sides, contributing to maintaining peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

The pair agreed to continue close cooperation in implementing the Joint Statement adopted in 2023, with a focus on accelerating contacts and exchanges at all levels, boosting economic-trade-investment, high-tech and semiconductor cooperation, further promoting high-quality human resource training, considering it as a key and a breakthrough of the new partnership framework.

Regarding regional and international issues of common concern, the two leaders agreed to continue fostering collaboration at regional and international forums,including ASEAN, Mekong–U.S. Partnership, APEC, the UN, in order to contribute to enhance dialogues, peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

Biden affirmed the U.S. pledges to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, respect the central role of ASEAN, and support Viet Nam to play an increasingly important role in the region and the world.

He expressed his wish to coordinate closely with Viet Nam in maintaining peace, stability, and cooperation, upholding international law, ensuring the rights to freedom of navigation and over-flight in the East Sea, combatting climate change and addressing the common issues in the region and the world./.