Việt Nam, Sri Lanka upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm told the press that the two sides held successful talks and highly valued the enduring friendship, mutual trust, and support cultivated over more than 55 years of diplomatic relations.

PM Lê Minh Hưng attends opening ceremony of 48th ASEAN Summit

Under the theme “Navigating Our Shared Future, Together,” the host country has outlined three major priorities for ASEAN cooperation in 2026: strengthening key foundations for peace and security; expanding corridors of prosperity; and advancing people empowerment.

Sri Lanka stages welcome ceremony for top Vietnamese leader with 21-gun salute

At 8.30am, a mounted escort led General Secretary and President Tô Lâm’s motorcade into the Presidential Secretariat while Sri Lankan artists performed traditional dances.

Việt Nam seeks stronger defence ties with Türkiye, Azerbaijan

The Vietnamese and Turkish militaries have agreed to expand cooperation across a range of areas, including delegation exchanges, training, search and rescue, post-war mine clearance, defence industry, United Nations peacekeeping, coordination among military services and arms, cybersecurity, and responses to non-traditional security challenges.

Top Vietnamese leader begins state visit to Sri Lanka

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam’s state visit is expected to further consolidate the traditional friendship and deepen the sincere ties between the leaders and peoples of the two countries.

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