Hanoi (VNA) - State President Luong Cuong received US lawmakers in New York on September 23 (local time) as part of his ongoing US trip for the High-level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities. At the meetings, President Cuong expressed his delight at the strong progress in Vietnam-US relations, particularly since the two countries established their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in September 2023. State President Luong Cuong receives US Congressman Brian Mast, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. President Cuong underscored the importance of the US continuing to value ASEAN’s central role and enhancing cooperation on global issues such as climate change, maritime security, and sustainable development. The US lawmakers also emphasised the importance of maintaining dialogue and cooperation with ASEAN to ensure regional peace, stability, and sustainable development./.