Vietnam President To Lam addresses UN General Assembly

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing the importance of managing global differences through dialogue and international law. He stated that building trust involves responsibly managing disputes based on the UN Charter rather than attempting to eliminate differences or using force. This stance highlights Vietnam's commitment to resolving territorial disputes via frameworks such as the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

In separate diplomatic developments, President To Lam met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The two leaders reached an agreement on major orientations to deepen and advance relations between Vietnam and Russia during a new period of cooperation.