Viet Nam & World

Dhananath Fernando, Chief Executive Officer of the Colombo-based Advocata Institute, has described the state visit to Sri Lanka by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam from May 7–8 as an important catalyst for elevating bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in the years ahead.

The state visit to India by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President of Viet Nam To Lam took place in a highly appropriate time for the two countries to promote more intensive and extensive cooperation, particularly as the two economies share many similarities and possess strong complementarities, said Ajoykaant Ruia, Chairman of the Indo-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IVCCI).

The Indonesian Navy’s sail training ship KRI Bima Suci docked at Sai Gon – Hiep Phuoc Port in Ho Chi Minh City on May 10, beginning a four-day goodwill visit to the southern metropolis.

The most significant outcome of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam’s state visit to India from May 5-7 was that it ushered India-Viet Nam relations into a new phase of development, moving from a foundation of traditional friendship to a multidimensional, substantive and future-oriented strategic partnership framework, according to former Indian Deputy National Security Adviser S.D. Pradhan.

Nguyen Thanh Nghi, Politburo member, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Policies and Strategies, held meetings in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 8 with leaders of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP - People's Liberation Front), the Communist Party of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka-Viet Nam Solidarity Association.

Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Numan Kurtulmuş affirmed that Türkiye considers Viet Nam an important partner in Southeast Asia, emphasising that similarities in historical depth, cultural identity, foreign policy orientations and family values provide a strong foundation for elevating bilateral ties to a new level.

EU Ambassador to Viet Nam Julien Guerrier reaffirmed the bloc's commitment to accompanying Viet Nam in achieving its goals of becoming a developed economy by 2045 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, while ensuring energy security amid global uncertainties.

The Australian Government has appointed Peggy O’Neal, RMIT University Chancellor, as Australia’s Business Champion to Viet Nam, reaffirming its commitment to promoting trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung described the visits as particularly important and historic, taking place at a meaningful moment as Viet Nam and India mark the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and just one month after the top leader of Viet Nam assumed his new position. For Sri Lanka, this was the highest-level visit by a Vietnamese leader since the two countries established diplomatic relations.

An article titled “The Dien Bien Phu Victory remains a source of pride for the Vietnamese people” was published in the May 7 edition of Pasaxon newspaper, the voice of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954–May 7, 2026).

Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang said that the Vietnamese delegation made important contributions to the summit’s success, reflecting the foreign policy orientation set out by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, which continues to place ASEAN at the centre of Viet Nam’s regional engagement, as well as its commitment to proactive, positive and responsible contributions to ASEAN Community-building process.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam To Lam, together with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, has successfully concluded State visits to the Republic of India and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s trip not only contributed to the overall success of the ASEAN Summit, but also left many outstanding marks of Vietnam as an active, proactive and responsible member of ASEAN.

After concluding activities during his state visit to India from May 5 - 7, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation departed Mumbai International Airport on May 7 evening (local time) for a state visit to Sri Lanka from May 7 – 8.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 7 held bilateral meetings with Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda, on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and State President To Lam received leaders of several major Indian corporations and businesses in Mumbai on May 7 afternoon as part of his state visit to the South Asian country.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam received Jishnu Dev Varma, Governor of Maharashtra state, on May 7 in Mumbai as part of his state visit to India.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam on May 7 (local time) witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements between Vietnamese and Indian businesses, as part of the India-Viet Nam Business Forum in Mumbai.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s visit to Sri Lanka conveys a strong message affirming Viet Nam’s high regard for the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka, while also opening up opportunities for the two countries to elevate bilateral relations to a new level.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam on May 7 underscored that Viet Nam–India cooperation should be positioned within the broader context of the world’s most dynamic growth centres and leading trends, including digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and green transition.