International Cooperation

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam had a meeting with US President Joe Biden on September 25 (local time) as part of his US trip for the UN Summit of the Future and the high-level week of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met leaders of some major US groups operating in the fields of energy, satellite, and technology in New York on September 25 (local time) as part of his US trip.

The year 2024 marks the first year of implementing the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan, which also strengthens and expands diplomatic ties between localities of the two countries, according to Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam received Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva in New York on September 24.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam delivered a speech with a powerful and comprehensive message about strengthening multilateralism, acting together to build a peaceful, stable, prosperous and sustainable future for all citizens at the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s 79th session in New York on September 24 (local time).

On September 23, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Red Cross Society organized a ceremony to receive a donation of USD100,000 from the Chinese Red Cross, through the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam. These funds will be used to provide emergency relief to people in Vietnam affected by Tropical Storm No. 3 and subsequent flooding.

On September 23, Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, hosted a courtesy meeting with Mr. Kim Young Hwan, Governor of Chungcheongbuk Province, the Republic of Korea. The visit was in conjunction with his participation in the 2nd Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue and the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum.

On September 23, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan welcomed Mr. Takahashi, Deputy Mayor of Osaka, Japan, on his courtesy visit, during his participation in the 2nd Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue (FD 2024) and the 5th Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum (HEF 2024).

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has expressed his belief that Vietnam and India will soon raise their bilateral trade to 20 billion USD, and even more than 30 billion USD by 2030, doubling the figure last year.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam participated in a business forum during the 79th UN General Assembly's high-level week in New York on September 23 (local time).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam attended a ceremony commemorating the 1st anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership and toward the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US in New York on September 22 (local time).

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with leaders of the Communist Party USA, left-wing organisations in the US and friends of Vietnam on September 22 (local time) in New York as part of his trip to the US to attend the High-level Week of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam hosted a reception in New York on September 22 afternoon (local time) for President of Boeing Global Brendan Nelson, during which the Vietnamese leader thanked and acknowledged Boeing’s commitments to support Vietnam in developing its aerospace and aviation industrial ecosystem in the coming time.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended a seminar on enhancing Vietnam-US cooperation in the development of the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries in New York on September 22 as part of his attendance at the High-level Week of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly and working trip to the US.

The United Nations Summit of the Future opened at the UN headquarters in New York on September 22. Party General Secretary and President To Lam led the Vietnamese delegation to the event.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam met with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in New York on September 22 (local time) on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam met Vietnamese intellectuals in Houston city on September 22 (local time) as part of his trip to the US.

The trip by Party General Secretary and State Presiden To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), and hold working sessions in the US is expected to bring new opportunities for the Vietnam-US trade ties.

Vietnamese youth and students in the US pin high expectations on the coming trip of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to attend the UN Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79).

The Canadian Embassy in Vietnam on September 20 announced that Canada has provided 560,000 CAD (412,670 USD) in humanitarian assistance to the Vietnamese people affected by severe flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi.

The relations between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) have great potential for growth, bringing major economic and cultural benefits to both sides, Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Le Duc Hanh said at an event celebrating the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day held in Hong Kong on September 19.

A flight of the Russian Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief delivered 35 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Vietnam on September 20 to support recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi.

Vietnam attaches importance to and wishes to further solidify the Vietnam-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership, said Politburo member Le Minh Hung.

The upcoming trip to attend the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), and to hold working sessions in the US by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam is of great significance, as it serves as an opportunity to affirm Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralism, and diversification of international relations.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi on September 21 morning for a trip to attend the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), hold working sessions in the US, and later pay a state visit to Cuba.

From September 18 to 20, a delegation from Ho Chi Minh City, led by Mr. Pham Thanh Kien, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council, attended the meeting of governors and mayors of ASEAN capitals and ASEAN Mayors Forum 2024 in Vientiane, Laos, under the theme "Strengthening Connectivity and Resilience for Sustainable Development in ASEAN Cities".

On September 19, at Noi Bai Airport, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development received emergency aid from the Singapore Government to support people affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Ho Chi Minh City plays an important role in the strong relationship between Vietnam and Indonesia, emphasized Mr. Duong Ngoc Hai, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, during the celebration of Indonesia's 79th National Day organized by the Consulate General of Indonesia in Ho Chi Minh City on September 19.

At the United Nations, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam will bring forward important messages in strong support of multilateralism, with the UN playing the central role in promoting global peace, cooperation, and development, stated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam hosted a reception for Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen in Hanoi on September 19.