On January 16, 2026, US President Donald Trump sent a letter to General Secretary To Lam, inviting Vietnam to participate in the Gaza Peace Council as a Founding Member State, alongside the international community, to promote a sustainable peace solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine in the Gaza Strip.

In his reply, General Secretary To Lam reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent position of supporting and remaining ready to contribute to the collective efforts of the international community to resolve conflicts and disputes through peaceful means, in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, while respecting the fundamental rights of all parties concerned.

Vietnam considers the establishment of the Peace Council a necessary step to implement the Gaza Peace Plan adopted by the UN Security Council under Resolution No. 2803 dated November 17, 2025. The resolution welcomes UN member states’ participation in the Peace Council to promote peace, humanitarian assistance, and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.

In this spirit, General Secretary To Lam accepted the invitation and affirmed that Vietnam is ready to participate as a Founding Member State of the Peace Council, working together with the United States and the international community to make active contributions toward a long-term and comprehensive solution to the Middle East peace process, including the establishment of a Palestinian state coexisting peacefully alongside the State of Israel.

In the letter, General Secretary To Lam also proposed that Vietnam and the United States continue to cooperate in advancing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive and effective manner, strengthening cooperation across various fields in line with the needs and priorities of both sides, on the basis of mutual respect and the safeguarding of each country’s legitimate interests, thereby contributing positively to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.