State President To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 25 for the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Prime Minister Han Duck Soo who is leading a high-level delegation of the Korean Government to Vietnam to pay respect to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
State President To Lam (R) receives Korean Prime Minister Han Duck Soo (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – State President To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 25 for the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Prime Minister Han Duck Soo who is leading a high-level delegation of the Korean Government to Vietnam to pay respect to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
On behalf of the Party, State, and people of Vietnam, Lam sincerely thanked President Yoon Suk Yeol for sending a letter of condolences to the Vietnamese Party, State, people, and the family of General Secretary Trong.
PM Han and the high-level delegation’s paying respect to the General Secretary in Hanoi demonstrates the special importance the RoK Government places on the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, he said, adding that Trong always treasured and had valuable contributions to bringing the bilateral cooperation to new heights, especially the upgrade of the relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership level in 2022.
The President affirmed that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always value and wish to join the Korean Government and people in continuing to develop the comprehensive strategic partnership with the RoK in a more intensive, substantive and effective direction in all aspects.
He proposed the two sides maintain regular high-level and all-level visits and interactions through flexible forms, therefore helping to continuously consolidate political trust, and create a foundation to boost collaboration in other fields, particularly defence and security; and contributing to maintaining peace, stability and development in the region and the world, and promoting cooperation in economics, trade and investment.
Lam showed his hope that Korean businesses will expand their investment scale in Vietnam; and the two countries will extend collaboration in education, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges, as well as local cooperation; and support and create favourable conditions for each other's citizens.
Conveying President Yoon Suk Yeol’s profound condolences to the Vietnamese State and people, and the family of General Secretary Trong, Han affirmed that the General Secretary's achievements in and contributions to Vietnam’s development and its friendship and cooperation with the RoK will always be remembered by the people of both countries.
Speaking highly of Vietnam's role and position in the region and the world, the PM affirmed that his country considers Vietnam an important partner in its foreign policy and a key partner in implementing regional policies such as the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative.
🤪 He also conveyed President Yoon's invitation to President Lam to visit the RoK at an appripriate time in the near future./.
The respect-paying ceremony of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong is organised in the national mourning etiquette at the National Funeral Hall, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi, from 7 AM to 10 PM on July 25 and from 7 AM to 1 PM on July 26, 2024.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for his Korean counterpart Han Duck Soo who led a high-level delegation to Vietnam to attend the state funeral for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 in Hanoi.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong is not only the Vietnamese top leader but also a witted politician with global influence, writer Cho Chul-hyeon from the Republic of Korea (RoK), the first in the world to pen a book exclusively on the leader, told the Vietnam News Agency.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
