General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam’s attendance at the high-level general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) and his bilateral engagements in the US from September 20–23 highlighted Viet Nam’s commitment to the central role of the United Nations while further strengthening the Viet Nam–US comprehensive strategic partnership.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam’s attendance at the high-level general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) and his bilateral engagements in the US from September 20–23 highlighted Viet Nam’s commitment to the central role of the United Nations while further strengthening the Viet Nam–US comprehensive strategic partnership.
General Secretary and President To Lam delivers an important address at the high-level general debate of the UNGA 81. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
During his working visit, General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a keynote address at UNGA 81 and held high-level discussions with foreign leaders, US officials, business executives and community representatives.
Held under the theme "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all," the debate brought together more than 120 heads of state and government. In his address, the Vietnamese leader called on countries to strengthen trust, enhance dialogue, bridge differences and work together towards a fair, humane, peaceful and cooperative world order.
General Secretary and President To Lam meets with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly Khalilur Rahman. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNAN
Addressing a global landscape marked by protracted conflicts, climate impacts, natural disasters, and the rapid rise of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), General Secretary and President To Lam outlined four broad orientations: restoring trust among countries based on respect for the UN Charter and international law; promoting fair, humane, inclusive and sustainable development; proactively shaping technology governance so that scientific advances serve people and common development; and strengthening multilateralism and the central and indispensable role of the UN.
General Secretary and President To Lam meets leaders attending UNGA 81 and Vatican Secretary of State. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
He emphasized that restoring trust does not require countries to eliminate their differences, but to responsibly manage those differences together. Crises must be prevented. Competition must be managed. Dialogue must be maintained. Commitments must be respected and fully implemented. Major powers need to take the lead in respecting international law, exercising restraint, and responsibly addressing common challenges. The United Nations must play a central role in these efforts.
General Secretary and President To Lam receives leaders of major US corporations. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
The top leader affirmed that Vietnam remains steadfast in pursuing a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, self-strengthening, peace, friendship, cooperation and development. It will continue to uphold the UN Charter and international law, promote peaceful settlement of disputes and participate more deeply in peacekeeping operations. Vietnam is also working with other member states to build a united and resilient ASEAN community, while actively preparing to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027, thereby contributing to peace and prosperity in the region and the world, he said.
General Secretary and President To Lam attends dialogue with US financial institutions, investment funds. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
The roundtable between the top Vietnamese leader and leaders of major US firms. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
On the sidelines of UNGA 81, the top leader’s engagements with US leaders, sector heads and major corporate executives advanced high-level agreements between the two nations, ensuring the Viet Nam - US comprehensive strategic partnership develops in a stable, practical and long-term manner. The visit offered a valuable opportunity to exchange views on strategic priorities, deepen mutual understanding and garner broad support for Viet Nam - US relations./.
General Secretary and President To Lam receives leaders of US corporations and universities. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
General Secretary and President To Lam delivers a policy speech at the US Foreign Policy Association (FPA) and receives the FPA Medal. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
General Secretary and President To Lam presents Friendship Orders, including posthumous awards, to American friends. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
General Secretary and President To Lam meets with Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in the US, attends a cultural and artistic event and meets with the Vietnamese community in the US. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
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