Party General Secretary To Lam at the phone talks with US President-elect Donald Trump on November 11, 2024. (Photo: VNA)

The Party leader congratulated Mr. Trump on being elected the 47th President of the US while highly valuing the latter’s contributions to the development of the two countries’ relations.

They discussed the positive results of the Vietnam - US comprehensive strategic partnership over the recent past. Party leader Lam stated that Vietnam is ready to promote the stable and long-term development of the bilateral ties for the sake of the two peoples, as well as for regional and global peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.

They also looked into some major orientations for fostering the bilateral economic, trade, and investment links in the areas matching their strengths and demand.

Mr. Trump expressed his satisfaction with the positive development in the bilateral relations, and affirmed the importance he attaches to the relationship with Vietnam, particularly economic cooperation. He highlighted specific areas of economic and trade collaboration that the US seeks to advance. The President-elect noted his belief that the Vietnam-US friendship will grow further in the time ahead. He also showed his good impression of the Vietnamese people, recalling his two visits to Vietnam. Mr. Trump acknowledged the contributions of the Vietnamese community in the US.