Top Vietnamese leader congratulates newly-elected President of Hungary
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President of Viet Nam To Lam on August 14 sent a message of congratulations to András Baka on his election as President of Hungary.
President András Baka addresses the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest after being elected on August 11, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Major European news outlets have hailed the outcomes of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam’s talks with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on October 22 as a major step forward for Viet Nam-EU ties, which were upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in January 2026.