Biden and Vietnam's President To Lam Meet to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

The leaders discussed economic cooperation, human rights, and regional stability on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

President Joe Biden and Vietnam's President To Lam met to deepen relations and counterbalance ties with China and Russia.
The meeting marked the one-year anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the U.S. and Vietnam.
Both leaders emphasized cooperation on semiconductors, cybersecurity, and supply chains, aiming to enhance economic and technological ties.
Lam sought U.S. support to remove Vietnam from the non-market economy list and discussed expanding American investments in Vietnam.
Vietnam released several prominent activists ahead of the meeting, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns.