Biden Set to Meet Vietnamese President To Lam at UN Assembly

The meeting aims to deepen US-Vietnam relations amid tensions with China and Russia.

The meeting between President Joe Biden and Vietnamese President To Lam is scheduled for Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Biden's administration is keen on strengthening ties with Vietnam, a crucial Southeast Asian manufacturing hub, to counterbalance China's and Russia's influence.
In September 2023, Biden visited Vietnam, securing agreements on semiconductors, minerals, and an elevation of Vietnam's diplomatic status.
This will be To Lam's first visit to the US since his appointment as head of Vietnam's ruling Communist Party in August.
Lam's itinerary includes meetings with major US corporations like Google and Meta, as well as a subsequent visit to Cuba, Vietnam's long-term Communist ally.