Tô Lâm took the oath of office following his being elected State President of Việt Nam by the National Assembly on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Leaders of Laos, China and Cambodia have sent their congratulations to Tô Lâm on his fresh election as State President of Việt Nam on Wednesday morning.

Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith expressed great excitement and warm congratulations to Lam, with a belief that the election reflects the trust and esteem that the Party, State, and people of Việt Nam give to him.

The Lao leader expressed his delight in working with the Vietnamese President to nurture the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries' Parties, States, and people. He also expressed his confidence that with the level of competence and rich experience accumulated over many years in various important positions, Lâm, along with other Vietnamese leaders, will lead the country and its people to achieve even greater accomplishments in the cause of national construction and protection.

Chinese Party General Secretary, President Xi Jinping expressed his joy at the news and emphasised that Việt Nam and China are friendly socialist neighbours sharing mountains and rivers.

He recalled his state visit to Việt Nam, during which, he and Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, declared the establishment of a Việt Nam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, opening a new chapter in the bilateral relations. He said he is pleased to see the positive progress made by the countries’ various sectors and localities in promoting this partnership.

Affirming the utmost importance attached to the Việt Nam-China relationship, the Chinese leader said he is ready to work with the Vietnamese President to maintain strategic exchanges and lead the building of the Việt Nam-China community with a shared future in a deeper and more practical manner, bringing greater benefits to their people. He wished Việt Nam prosperity and happiness, and Lâm greater achievements in his new position.

Meanwhile, King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni expressed his belief that under the leadership of President Lâm, Việt Nam will achieve great success and rapid developments in all fields, and maintain its important role in the region and the world.

The monarch said he hopes the bonds between the people of the two countries will grow stronger for peace, stability, cooperation and development. — VNS