https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/politics/vietnam-considers-united-states-one-of-leading-strategic-partners-top-leader-5105786.html">
https://vcdn1-vnexpress.vnecdn.net/2026/08/06/vna-potal-tong-bi-thu-chu-1785-8614-8242-1785982205.jpg?w=900&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=drZDBqtWhupO8qunLgMOwg" />General Secretary and State President To Lam reaffirmed that Vietnam considers the U.S. one of its top strategic partners as he hosted a reception for Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM), on Aug. 5.