Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Vietnamese General Secretary & President To Lam and Minister of Defence Phan Van Giang

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Vietnamese General Secretary & President To Lam and Minister of Defence Phan Van Giang May 29, 2026 On May 29, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Vietnam's General Secretary & President To Lam and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang to advance progress in the U.S.-Vietnam defense relationship.  Secretary Hegseth expressed appreciation for Vietnam's landmark decision to join the Board of Peace and to commit troops and police to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza.     Secretary Hegseth and Minister Giang discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in the maritime domain, including on unmanned capabilities. Secretary Hegseth applauded Vietnam's rapid military modernization, which will strengthen Vietnam's ability to defend its sovereignty and our shared interests.       Secretary Hegseth reaffirmed that addressing war legacy issues remains a priority for the United States.

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