During the program to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly and work in the United States, on the morning of September 23, 2024 (local time), in New York City, General Secretary and President To Lam received a number of experts and scholars on Vietnam organized by the Weatherhead East Asia Institute (Columbia University). At the event, General Secretary and President To Lam witnessed the ceremony to hand over cooperation documents between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Columbia University; between VinUniversity and Columbia University; between Fulbright University and Columbia University. General Secretary and President To Lam also presented a painting of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam to representatives of Columbia University's leadership.