Top Leader Engages with Vietnamese Community During US Visit

General Secretary and President To Lam has met with the Vietnamese community in the US during his trip, emphasizing that Vietnam always welcomes and values all contributions, whether made directly or from afar. He stated that joining hands to contribute to the homeland embodies the spirit of “shared national roots and compatriot solidarity”. The meetings took place within the context of advancing the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development. General Secretary To Lam also highlighted the potential for combining Vietnam’s strengths with global networks, such as those of Stanford University. Furthermore, General Secretary To Lam engaged with Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in the US, exchanging views on how their expertise and experience can contribute to Vietnam's development. These engagements are seen as part of Vietnam's strategy to leverage its overseas Vietnamese network as a crucial resource for national development, particularly as the country pursues economic growth under its one-party system. Strengthening ties with the US amid ongoing US-China tensions is a significant aspect of Vietnam's foreign policy.