At the Shangri-La Dialogue, Hanoi has sought to shape the terms of the regional security debate.

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam on May 29 attended and delivered a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, as part of his state visit to Singapore.

To Lam's remark came during a keynote address delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore.