General Secretary and President meets with leaders of the Communist Party and left-wing organizations in the United States

General Secretary and President To Lam at a meeting with leaders of the Communist Party, left-wing organizations and American friends

On the afternoon of September 22, within the framework of his working trip to attend the Future Summit, the 79th United Nations General Assembly, and work in the United States, General Secretary and President To Lam had a meeting and exchange with the Communist Party, left-wing organizations, and American friends in New York.

The meeting was jointly organized by the Central External Relations Commission, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Vietnamese Mission to the United Nations.

A full number of delegates from different states, representing thousands of American friends who love Vietnam, including leaders of the Communist Party USA, left-wing organizations, peace activists, veterans, friends, representatives of charitable, humanitarian, religious, non-governmental organizations and businesses attended the meeting.

In a warm and friendly atmosphere, delegates expressed their emotions at attending the meeting with General Secretary and President To Lam, sharing their special feelings and support for Vietnam in different forms over the years.

Co-Chairwoman of the Communist Party of the United States Rossana Cambron expressed her deep impression and inspiration of a modern, prosperous Vietnam with a socialist-oriented market economy, considering it a model for sustainable growth, improving people's lives and a model for turning the theory of socialist society into reality; affirming her desire to strengthen relations between the two Parties in the coming time.

American friend John McAuliff (left) gave General Secretary and President To Lam a book about Vietnam.

President of the Reconciliation and Development Foundation John McAucliff expressed his impression of the reconciliation between the two countries after the war, the strong development in all fields within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership, and wished that Vietnam would share its experience to promote reconciliation and development in relations between nations.

Many delegates shared personal stories and experiences in the journey of promoting understanding between the people of the two countries.

Project 2 Executive Director Margot Delogne emotionally shared the transformation from hatred to friendship of a son who lost his father in the Vietnam War, an effort to connect those who lost their parents in the war on both sides, to find peace of mind and promote understanding, building friendship between the two nations.

It is also the story of the efforts to support peace, to oppose the use of nuclear weapons in the Vietnam War by representatives of the December 12 Movement, or of Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Cora Weiss who were willing to share their experiences in peace negotiations with the Vietnamese delegation at the Paris Conference, and to donate to transfer a ship containing food to Vietnam during the years when Vietnam was still facing many difficulties.

General Secretary and President To Lam thanked comrades and friends for taking the time to attend the meeting; expressed his respect and emotion at the support and affection of communist comrades, friends and people of the United States for the Party, State and people of Vietnam through the years.

General Secretary and President To Lam presented the Friendship Medal to individuals with many positive and important contributions to strengthening the relationship between the people of the two countries.

The General Secretary and President informed about Vietnam's achievements after nearly 40 years of renovation, the results achieved in implementing the goals of the 13th National Congress; shared that the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in early 2026 will be an important milestone, marking the era of the Vietnamese people's rise on the steadfast path to socialism.

The General Secretary and President also affirmed the policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, friendship and development in Vietnam's relations with other countries, including the United States, emphasizing the message that Vietnam actively contributes to peace and reconciliation in the world, and participates in solving common challenges facing humanity.

At the meeting, the General Secretary and President congratulated and respectfully awarded friendship medals to individuals who have made many positive and important contributions to strengthening the relationship between the people of the two countries.

On behalf of the Friendship Medal awardees, Mr. John McAuliff and Ms. Cora Weiss expressed their gratitude and emotion, and considered the honor of receiving this noble award as an honor for tens of thousands of American people who love and support Vietnam, affirming that they will continue their efforts to enhance understanding, promote friendship and cooperation between the two sides in the coming time.

TH (according to VNA)

Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/tong-bi-thu-chu-tich-nuoc-gap-go-lanh-dao-dang-cong-san-to-chuc-canh-ta-hoa-ky-393803.html