Vietnam's Top Leader Meets Turkish President at UN General Assembly

Vietnamese President and General Secretary of the Communist Party, To Lam, held a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on September 21, local time (night of the same day, Hanoi time) in New York. The meeting took place during President To Lam's visit to the United States to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly and for bilateral activities. While specific details of the meeting were not disclosed, it is presumed that the leaders exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. Vietnam, while maintaining its economic growth under a one-party system, aims to expand its influence in the international community, and such high-level diplomacy can be seen as part of this effort. On the same day, it was also reported that President To Lam met with Vietnamese experts and intellectuals residing in the United States. This is likely intended to strengthen ties with the overseas Vietnamese community and encourage their contributions to national development. Vietnam, while navigating complex aspects of its relationship with China, prioritizes economic growth and seeks to maximize economic benefits and enhance its international standing by building friendly relations with various countries. This meeting with the Turkish President can be considered part of its strategic diplomacy.