Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 13 -- General Secretary To Lam (right) and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Michael DeSombre at the headquarters of the Party Central Committee, Ha Noi, February 13, 2026. Photo: VGP

DeSombre, who is on an official visit to Viet Nam, conveyed President Donald Trump's congratuations to H.E. Mr. To Lam on his re-election as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee, and on the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam.

General Secretary To Lam said the 14th National Party Congress has opened up a new development stage for Viet Nam. He thanked President Donald Trump for congratulating him on the success of the 14th Nati...