During the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week held in Lima, Peru, Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong engaged in significant diplomatic discussions with leaders from various countries, including the United States, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Canada, and Russia on November 15, 2024 [566b4e2a]. Cuong emphasized Vietnam's strategic partnerships with both the U.S. and China, highlighting the importance of these bilateral relations in the context of regional stability and economic cooperation [566b4e2a].
In a notable exchange, Cuong congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on China's recent achievements and received an invitation to visit China, indicating a willingness to strengthen ties with Beijing [566b4e2a]. Furthermore, Cuong and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership, reflecting a mutual interest in enhancing cooperation between the two nations [566b4e2a].
Cuong also held meetings with other leaders, including Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, to bolster collaboration across various sectors [566b4e2a]. Throughout these discussions, leaders underscored the importance of multilateralism and the mechanisms of APEC in addressing shared challenges and fostering economic growth [566b4e2a].
As Vietnam seeks to navigate its role within the Asia-Pacific region, the outcomes of these high-level meetings at APEC 2024 are expected to play a crucial role in shaping future diplomatic and economic strategies [566b4e2a].