Hanoi, Sept. 22 -- To Lam highly valued the affection and support extended by the U.S. Congress, including Representative Gregory Meeks, to Viet Nam and bilateral relations.

He affirmed that Viet Nam considers the U.S. one of its lpartners of strategic importance and wishes to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the U.S. in a stable, substantive and effective manner.

Emphasizing the important role of the two legislatures in strengthening the political foundation, enhancing mutual understanding and building trust between the two countries, To Lam called on Representative Meeks and the U.S. Congress to continue supporting bilateral relations and promote exchanges between specialized committees, friendship parliamen...