Party General Secretary To Lam holds phone talks with US President Donald Trump. (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary To Lam has accepted the invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the Gaza Peace Council and affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to participate as a founding member state of the council.
On January 16, President Trump sent a letter to General Secretary Lam, inviting the Party chief and Viet Nam to participate in the Gaza Peace Council as a founding member state, alongside the international community, to promote a sustainable peaceful solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine in the Gaza Strip.
A scene of devastation caused by conflict in Gaza. (Photo: IRNA/VNA)
In his reply, General Secretary Lam emphasised Viet Nam’s consistent stance of supporting and actively contributing to the international community’s joint efforts to resolve conflicts and disputes through peaceful means, in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, while respecting the fundamental rights of the parties concerned.
Viet Nam underscored that the establishment of the Peace Council is a necessary step in implementing the Gaza peace plan adopted by the United Nations Security Council under Resolution No. 2803 on November 17, 2025. The resolution welcomes United Nations member states to participate in the Peace Council to advance peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance, and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
US President Donald Trump (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
In this spirit, General Secretary Lam accepted the invitation and affirmed Viet Nam’s readiness to participate as a founding member state of the Peace Council, working together with the US and the international community to make positive contributions toward a long-term, comprehensive solution to the Middle East peace process, including the establishment of a Palestinian state living peacefully alongside the State of Israel.
In his letter, General Secretary Lam also proposed that Viet Nam and the US continue to strengthen cooperation to further develop the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries in a substantive and effective manner. He underscored the importance of expanding collaboration across areas aligned with both sides’ needs and priorities, on the basis of respecting each other, safeguarding each country’s legitimate interests, and contributing positively to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world./.
Source: VNA
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