Election of Vietnamese President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung

State Dept Press Releases

Published April 7th, 2026

Detected April 8th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of State issued a press statement on April 7, 2026, congratulating To Lam on his dual appointment as President of Vietnam and Le Minh Hung on his election as Prime Minister. The statement emphasizes the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership built on three decades of cooperation in economic prosperity, people-to-people ties, and Indo-Pacific stability. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed the United States' commitment to continued collaboration with Vietnam's new leadership.

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The U.S. Department of State released a congratulatory statement recognizing the leadership transitions in Vietnam following To Lam's dual appointment as President and Le Minh Hung's election as Prime Minister. The statement reaffirms the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, highlighting cooperation in economic prosperity, regional stability, and the shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

This diplomatic communication represents routine international engagement between the United States and Vietnam and does not create any regulatory obligations or compliance requirements for private entities. It serves as an informational announcement of the U.S. government's position on Vietnam's leadership changes and signals continuity in bilateral relations.

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Home Office of the Spokesperson Press Releases Election of Vietnamese President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung

Election of Vietnamese President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung

Press Statement

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

April 7, 2026

The United States congratulates To Lam on his dual appointment as President, as well as Le Minh Hung on his election as Prime Minister. The United States greatly values our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, built on more than three decades of growing friendship, mutual respect, and shared interests. We appreciate Vietnam’s close cooperation in advancing economic prosperity, expanding people-to-people ties, and working together to promote peace and stability in a free and open Indo-Pacific. We look forward to working closely with General Secretary and President To Lam, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, and the Government of Vietnam to promote peace and prosperity for both our peoples and to continue to make our countries safer, stronger, and more prosperous.