Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call With General Secretary Trong of Vietnam

President Joe Biden spoke today with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam.

Biden reinforced the United States' commitment to a strong, prosperous, resilient, and independent Vietnam, noting that 2023 is the 10^thanniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership. 

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The two leaders discussed the importance of strengthening and expanding the bilateral relationship, while working together to address regional challenges such as climate change, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the deteriorating environmental and security situation along the Mekong.

Biden also emphasized the United States' commitment to ASEAN centrality, respect for human rights, and cooperating with Vietnam on its ambitious climate goals. 

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