Hanoi: General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam welcomed Acting US Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, who is in Vietnam for the Pacific Partnership - Pacific Friendship 2026 (PP-PF26) mission, during a reception in Hanoi on June 22.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting signifies the ongoing cooperation between Vietnam and the United States, particularly in the area of maritime collaboration and regional security. The Pacific Partnership - Pacific Friendship 2026 mission is an initiative aimed at enhancing collaborative efforts in the Asia-Pacific region.

The visit by Hung Cao is seen as a step forward in strengthening bilateral relations, focusing on mutual interests and collective security measures. The discussions during the reception likely covered various aspects of the PP-PF26 mission and its implications for both nations.

The presence of the Acting US Secretary of the Navy in Vietnam underscores the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation between the two countries, especially in the context of evolving regional dynamics.