Top leader meets leaders of Asia Society Policy Institute, US friends
(VOVWORLD) -Party General Secretary and President To Lam on Sunday expressed his appreciation for the personal support for Vietnam by Dr. Kang Kyung Wha, President of the Asia Society Policy Institute and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, and asked the ASPI leadership to further support the enhancement of cooperation with Vietnam and ASEAN.
 General Secretary and President To Lam speaking at the reception for leaders of the Asia Society Policy Institute. Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA
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He also extended thanks to US friends such as former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Russell, Assistant Secretary of State Dan Kritenbrink, and Ambassador Marc Knapper for their significant contributions to the establishment of the countries’ comprehensive partnership in 2013, and its recent upgrade to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The Vietnamese leader said Vietnam wishes to continue receiving strong support and companionship from the international community, particularly the US, in its development journey in this new era.
ASPI leaders and US friends took the occasion to congratulate Vietnam on its achievements in national reform and development, which have elevated the Southeast Asian country's international standing and reputation. They also affirmed their readiness to work with Vietnam in its robust development process.