Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang is leading a Vietnamese delegation to the Viet Nam Leadership Programme (VLP) 2026 at Columbia University in New York.

Minister Le Hoai Trung welcomed Rubio's participation and active contributions to the ASEAN meetings, saying they reflected the US' commitment to maintaining engagement in the region, supporting ASEAN centrality, and contributing to peace, stability and prosperity in Southeast Asia.

Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 4 sent congratulatory messages to US President Donald Trump on the occasion of the 249th Independence Day of the country (July 4, 1776–2025) and the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (July 12, 1995–2025).