General Secretary and President Lam praised the selection of Quang Tri Province, still scarred by war and recently battered by natural disasters, as the host for the humanitarian assistance and disaster response event. Through the Acting Secretary, he extended his regards to U.S. President Donald Trump and the First Lady and reiterated his invitation for them to visit Vietnam at an early date.
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and State President To Lam (R) meets with Acting U.S. Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in Hanoi on June 22, 2026. Photo by VNA
Vietnam always considers the U.S. one of its most strategically important partners, and wants to work closely with Washington to deliver on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework, advancing ties in a substantive, comprehensive and effective manner for the benefit of their people and for peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world, he said.
He welcomed recent strides in defense relations and proposed that both sides continue to effectively follow the agreed mechanisms, programs and principles of cooperation while turning collaboration into action in areas aligned with each country’s needs and interests.
Cao, in reply, expressed his pleasure at returning to Vietnam and praised the positive momentum in bilateral relations in recent years. He affirmed that the U.S. values its relationship with Vietnam and supports a strong, independent, self-reliant and prosperous Vietnam that is playing an increasingly important role in the region.
