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On the afternoon of February 19 (local time) while attending the opening meeting of the Peace Council on Gaza, General Secretary To Lam had a phone call with former Senator Patrick Leahy of the Democratic Party, Vermont, a close friend and close friend to Vietnam. Download General Secretary To Lam has a phone call with Former Senator Patrick Leahy - Photo: TTXVNThe General Secretary respectfully thanks and appreciates the valuable, persistent and dedicated contributions of Senator Patrick Leahy to the process of normalizing, consolidating and developing Vietnam-US relations over the past several decades, especially in the fields of humanitarian work and overcoming the consequences of war, which are the foundation for strengthening understanding and trust between the two peoples. The General Secretary shared Attending the opening meeting of the Peace Council on Gaza is also an opportunity to meet US friends, thereby marking a positive start for 2026, contributing to creating new momentum for the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The General Secretary informed about Vietnams major directions in the coming time set out after the 14th National Party Congress, with the goal of developing the country to new heights and continuing deep international integration. Download The General Secretary would like to thank and appreciate the valuable, persistent and dedicated contributions of Senator Patrick Leahy to the process of normalizing, consolidating and developing Vietnam-US relations over the past many decades - Photo: VNA At the phone call, General Secretary To Lam appreciated the Administration of President Donald Trump continuing to attach importance to relations with Vietnam on the basis of respect for Vietnams political institutions, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity; At the same time, we welcomed the Trump Administration to continue to attach importance to the central role of ASEAN, strengthening cooperation with the region, thereby contributing to peace, stability and sustainable development. Senator Patrick Leahy expressed his deep affection and personal attachment to Vietnam; affirming the bipartisan support of the US Congress for Vietnam. He emphasized his pride in being one of the early US Senators who opposed the war in Vietnam, with one of his first important votes in the Senate being in support of ending this war. Senator Patrick Leahy affirmed that during his time as Permanent Chairman of the Senate and Chairman of the US Senate Appropriations Committee, he and many other senators pushed for a budget source to overcome the consequences of the war in Vietnam such as pollution treatment. dioxin, supporting people with disabilities, searching for missing Vietnamese soldiers and this policy continues to be maintained until now, and expressed pride in the practical results that these efforts have brought. Senator Patrick Leahy emphasized that the Vietnam-US relationship is a model of reconciliation, built on the foundation of mutual respect and common interests; affirmed that he will always be ready to continue to speak up, support and contribute to promoting cooperation and strengthening relations between the two countries. He said he still regularly exchanges with parliamentarians from both the Democratic and Republican parties, asking them to continue to maintain and develop the Vietnam-US relationship, continuing the legacy that previous generations have worked hard to build, for the future of future generations. According to VNAReference moreGeneral Secretary To Lam meets with community members and Vietnamese representative agencies in the United StatesSee moreGeneral Secretary To Lam receives Chief of the US Trade Representative Jamieson GreerSee moreGeneral Secretary To Lam meets with leaders of other countries on the occasion of attending the opening meeting of the Peace Council on GazaSee moreAll disputes and conflicts must be resolved by peaceful meansSee moreGeneral Secretary To Lam calls with US CongressmenSee moreGeneral Secretary To Lam witnesses the signing and handing over of cooperation agreements between Vietnam and the United StatesSee moreGeneral Secretary To Lam arrives in Washington D.C, begins attending the opening meeting of the Association Peace Council on Gaza
