Mr. To Lam discussed with President-Elect Trump the positive outcomes of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He expressed Vietnam’s readiness to further enhance the relationship in a stable, long-term manner, benefitting the people of both nations and promoting peace, cooperation, and sustainable development in the region and the world.

Party General Secretary To Lam also proposed several strategic directions to strengthen economic, trade, and investment relations between the two countries in sectors where both sides have competitive advantages and mutual interests.

President-Elect Trump expressed his pleasure at reconnecting with Party General Secretary To Lam and extended his greetings to the Vietnamese people.

Trump noted the strong progress in bilateral relations, emphasized the importance of U.S.-Vietnam relations, and expressed interest in fostering economic and trade partnerships in areas of mutual concern to the United States.

President-Elect Trump conveyed his confidence that the friendly relations between the two countries will continue to flourish. He shared his fond memories of the Vietnamese people, recalling his previous visits to Vietnam, and acknowledged the significant contributions of the Vietnamese community in the United States.

On this occasion, Party General Secretary To Lam invited President-Elect Trump to visit Vietnam. Trump graciously accepted the invitation and, in turn, invited To Lam to visit the United States at a convenient time.

Previously, on November 7, in response to Donald Trump’s election victory, Party General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent congratulatory messages.

Vietnam’s senior leaders reiterated that the United States is a strategically significant partner for Vietnam. They expressed confidence that with the strong foundation built over nearly three decades by multiple generations of leaders, and with robust support from President Trump during both his first term and his upcoming term, the Vietnam-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow profoundly, effectively, and sustainably, serving the interests and aspirations of the peoples of both countries and promoting peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and around the world.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan also sent a congratulatory message to Vice President-Elect James David Vance.

Tran Thuong