Certain that Lam will gain fresh new achievements in his position, Putin expressed belief that Lam will lead the Party, State, and people of Vietnam to more success in the cause of Party building and national construction and development.

Lam thanked Putin and other Russian leaders for their letters of condolences and for sending a delegation to attend the state funeral of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, which reflects the high level of the bilateral relationship as well as the leaders’ special sentiments towards the late General Secretary, and the Vietnamese Party, State, and people.

He affirmed that the late General Secretary was an exceptionally distinguished leader with a significant reputation among the Party, State, and people of Vietnam, who made tireless contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the Vietnamese nation, and to nurturing the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia over nearly 60 years of his revolutionary career.

Thanking Putin for sending his letter of congratulations and holding a phone call on his election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, Lam affirmed that Vietnam remains steadfast in pursuing a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and multilateralism and diversification of international relations. He reiterated that Vietnam will continue to prioritize strengthening and developing its comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, adding that the relationship with Russia is among the top priorities in its foreign policy.

He said he believes the bilateral relationship will continue to grow, bringing practical benefits to both nations and contributing to peace and development in the region and the world.

The two leaders agreed that the cooperation between Vietnam and Russia has achieved significant results in all areas, particularly in defense, security, energy, oil and gas, and trade.

They reached a consensus on several major orientations within the bilateral and multilateral cooperation frameworks to further enhance the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership more effectively and practically.

Putin said he looks forward to welcoming General Secretary Lam to visit Russia in the future.

Vietnam, Timor-Leste to foster cooperation in various fields

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and visiting Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta on August 2 agreed to enhance cooperation between the two countries in various areas.

President To Lam becomes Vietnam's Party General Secretary

The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam elected President To Lam to hold the General Secretary position for the 2021-2026 term at an extraordinary session on Saturday.

Ensuring optimal conditions for national development: Party General Secretary, State President To Lam

Vietnam will continue to strengthen relations with neighboring countries, major powers, comprehensive strategic partners, traditional friends, and other key partners in a profound, substantive manner, constantly consolidating political trust and ensuring a stable, peaceful foreign landscape to create the highest facilitation for national development.

PM Pham Minh Chinh concludes successful State visit to India

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Vietnamese delegation arrived in Hanoi in the early morning of August 2, concluding a successful State visit to India from July 31-August 1 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bac Giang provincial leaders work with Luc Ngan and Tan Yen districts

BAC GIANG- Nguyen Van Gau, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee of Bac Giang province on July 31 had a working session with the Standing Board of the Party Committee of Luc Ngan district regarding implementation of its political tasks since beginning this year, results of administrative unit arrangement and preparation for the all-level party congress in Luc Ngan district Party Committee for the 2025-2030 tenure. 

President hosts welcome ceremony for Timor-Leste leader

President To Lam on August 1 hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony for President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta who is paying a state visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 3.

Source: VnExpress