General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026. Trump congratulated Lam on his re-election as general secretary of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and said he was pleased to host him at the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump (L) gestures while welcoming General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam during their meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026. Regarding bilateral relations, President Trump praised Vietnam’s efforts to help balance two-way trade and welcomed the newly signed high-value agreements during General Secretary Lam’s visit. In September 2023, during an official visit to Hanoi by then-U.S. President Joe Biden, the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, bypassing the intermediate strategic partnership stage.

Source: Tuoitre News February 21, 2026 06:50 UTC