Vietnamese President Attends UN General Assembly, Eyes Strengthening US Ties

Vietnamese President To Lam arrived in New York on the evening of September 20 (Hanoi time on the morning of September 21) to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly's high-level general debate and engage in bilateral activities in the United States. Leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation, the President's visit to the US is expected to contribute to enhancing the country's standing and vigorously developing the Vietnam-US comprehensive strategic partnership. Participation in this UN General Assembly session serves as an opportunity to reaffirm Vietnam's commitment to standing with the UN's noble missions on the international stage. Vietnam emphasizes respecting the principles of the UN Charter and contributing to multilateralism for the maintenance of international peace and security and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, regarding relations with the United States, continuous development of a substantive and effective partnership is being pursued. This is seen as a crucial part of Vietnam's foreign policy strategy to enhance its influence in the international community and further accelerate economic growth. Under its one-party system, Vietnam prioritizes economic development and skillfully manages relations with major countries, including the United States, to maximize national interests. This visit embodies such foreign policy objectives, aiming to bolster Vietnam's presence on the global stage.