HANOI, Vietnam—President Joe Biden arrived in Vietnam on Sept. 10 after wrapping up his meetings at the G20 summit in India. Upon his arrival, the president participated in a bilateral meeting with Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong, and both leaders formally announced an elevated partnership, sending a strong message to China.
The Vietnamese government, promoting the United States to its highest level of relations, referred to it as a “comprehensive strategic partner.”