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InterContinental New York Barclay
New York, New York

2:17 P.M. EDT

PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Well, General Secretary, it’s great to see you again, have you here in the United States.  We appreciate it.

Is this simultaneous interpretation?

One year ago, in Hanoi, we began a new era of relations with Vietnam and the United States, and we elevated our partnership to the highest level as possible.  Since then, we’ve been — I’ve been very proud of the progress we’ve made.

First of all, we made historic investments in semiconductors and supply chains.  And I want to note this was made possible through our CHIPS and Science Act here at home.

Second, we launched unprecedented cooperation on cybersecurity.

And third, we stood united building a more open and secure Indian Ocean committed to freedom of navigation and the rule of law.

And finally, we continue our pathbreaking work to heal the wounds of war.  I’m proud that we, the United States, have committed $215 million to complete the detox — the tox- — the detox remediation, as well as — as we have many more things to do as well.

Secretary General, as I — or General Secretary, I should say — I suggested at the U.N. address, there’s nothing beyond our capacity when we work together.  So, we welcome you all and looking forward to our conversation.

The floor is yours.

GENERAL SECRETARY LÂM:  (As interpreted.)  It’s a great pleasure to meet with you again, Mr. President.  Well, this is the third time we met.  As the Vietnamese proverb says, “It feels like a destined encounter.”

First, on behalf of the party, the state, and people of Vietnam and the family of the late General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, I wish to convey our heartfelt gratitude to you, Mr. President, for your sincere condolences on his passing and thank you for dispatching State Secretary Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to pay their respects.

We deeply value the warm regards from the United States and from you personally, President Biden, towards late General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng.  And even during his lifetime, the late general secretary often spoke of you with fond memories and sincere appreciation.

His historic visit to the U.S. in 2015 followed by your visit to Vietnam in September last year were historic milestones and have significantly advanced the growth of the Vietnam-U.S. relations, resulting in a higher level of the relations that we enjoy today.

We appreciate very much your liking towards Vietnam, and your historic contributions have been pivotal in elevating our bilateral relations to the comprehensive strategic partnership as we enjoy today. 

Thank you very much, once again, Mr. President.

PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Thank you.  And, again, welcome.  And welcome to all of you. 

Thank you.

2:22 P.M. EDT

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InterContinental New York Barclay
New York, New York

2:17 P.M. EDT

PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Well, General Secretary, it’s great to see you again, have you here in the United States.  We appreciate it.

Is this simultaneous interpretation?

One year ago, in Hanoi, we began a new era of relations with Vietnam and the United States, and we elevated our partnership to the highest level as possible.  Since then, we’ve been — I’ve been very proud of the progress we’ve made.

First of all, we made historic investments in semiconductors and supply chains.  And I want to note this was made possible through our CHIPS and Science Act here at home.

Second, we launched unprecedented cooperation on cybersecurity.

And third, we stood united building a more open and secure Indian Ocean committed to freedom of navigation and the rule of law.

And finally, we continue our pathbreaking work to heal the wounds of war.  I’m proud that we, the United States, have committed $215 million to complete the detox — the tox- — the detox remediation, as well as — as we have many more things to do as well.

Secretary General, as I — or General Secretary, I should say — I suggested at the U.N. address, there’s nothing beyond our capacity when we work together.  So, we welcome you all and looking forward to our conversation.

The floor is yours.

GENERAL SECRETARY LÂM:  (As interpreted.)  It’s a great pleasure to meet with you again, Mr. President.  Well, this is the third time we met.  As the Vietnamese proverb says, “It feels like a destined encounter.”

First, on behalf of the party, the state, and people of Vietnam and the family of the late General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, I wish to convey our heartfelt gratitude to you, Mr. President, for your sincere condolences on his passing and thank you for dispatching State Secretary Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to pay their respects.

We deeply value the warm regards from the United States and from you personally, President Biden, towards late General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng.  And even during his lifetime, the late general secretary often spoke of you with fond memories and sincere appreciation.

His historic visit to the U.S. in 2015 followed by your visit to Vietnam in September last year were historic milestones and have significantly advanced the growth of the Vietnam-U.S. relations, resulting in a higher level of the relations that we enjoy today.

We appreciate very much your liking towards Vietnam, and your historic contributions have been pivotal in elevating our bilateral relations to the comprehensive strategic partnership as we enjoy today. 

Thank you very much, once again, Mr. President.

PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Thank you.  And, again, welcome.  And welcome to all of you. 

Thank you.

2:22 P.M. EDT

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InterContinental New York Barclay
New York, New York

4:03 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  (Applause.)  Welcome to Washington.

Fellow leaders, friends, nine hundred and f- — for 944 days, Putin has waged his vicious onslaught against Ukraine.  For 944 days, the Ukrainian people have stood unwavering, unbroken, and unbowed. 

Today, we’re launching a Joint Declaration of Support for Ukrainian Recovery and Reconstruction to make it clear: We stand with Ukraine now and in the future. 

That starts on the battlefield.  I am determined to ensure that Ukraine has what it needs to prevail in its fight for its survival.  Tomorrow, I will announce a series of actions to accelerate support for Ukraine’s military. 

But we know Ukraine’s future victory is about more than what happens on the battlefield.  It’s also about what Ukrainians do to make the most of a free and independent future, of which so many have sacrificed so much. 

With this declaration, over 30 countries and the European Union have made important commitments. 

First, as Ukraine continues to make necessary reforms to fight corruption, we are committed to providing Ukraine with the resources it needs to build back stronger than it was before. 

Folks, it’s no secret Russian attacks have caused significant damage to Ukraine.  And less well-known is the story of Ukraine’s economic resilience. 

Ukraine’s GDP is stable and actually growing.  Ukraine’s defense industry, forged in the fire, is six times larger than it was a year ago.  And Ukraine is now exporting almo- –exporting almost as much grain as it did before the war, feeding people and the world once again. 

Ukraine’s economy is resilient, and together, we can help Ukraine go from economic resilience to economic revival.  

Second, we commit to hold Russia accountable for the damage it has caused.  This builds on a historic effort by the G7.  Back in 2022, two days after Russia’s invasion, members of the G7 and the EU worked together to freeze $280 billion in Russian Central Bank funds outside of Russia. 

This summer, at the G7, the United States and our partners reached a decision to unlock $50 billion from the proceeds of those frozen assets to put that money to work for Ukraine as it rebuilds and recovers its economy. 

Today, we reaffirm that with all our respective countries and legal systems, Russia’s sovereign assets will remain immobilized until Russia ends its aggression and pays for the damage it has caused. 

Finally, we’re committed to coordinate closely, through efforts like the Ukraine Donor Platform, so we can make sure that each dollar goes as far as possible, reinforcing one another instead of duplicating work. 

Let me close with this.  This war has shown the Ukrainians can do anything they set their minds to. 

Today, we show the Ukrainians you’re not alone.  You’re not alone in this fight.  You’re not alone in the reconstruction that comes after.  

Ukrainian people have fought and died to win a future of freedom and independence.  Mr. President, we all — we all stand by your side to help Ukraine make the most of it. 

Thank you all very much.  (Applause.) 

4:07 P.M. EDT

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