The then President Tô Lâm meets Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in July. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sáng

HÀ NỘI — Foreign leaders have sent their congratulations to President Tô Lâm on his election as the General Secretary of the Party Central Committee.

In his message, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni expressed his firm belief that under Lâm's leadership, the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam will reap many great achievements, develop rapidly in all fields, and maintain the country's important role in the region and the world.

“I believe that the relations between the peoples of Việt Nam and Cambodia will continue to become closer and maintain peace, stability, bilateral friendly cooperation, solidarity and development,” the Cambodian King stated.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin held that the results of the CPV Central Committee's meeting fully affirmed Lâm's high political prestige, proving his contributions to ensuring socio-economic development and raising the country's position in the international arena.

“We highly value your efforts in consolidating the comprehensive strategic partnership between our two countries. I hope that there will be more constructive dialogues and coordination on pressing issues on the bilateral and international agenda. This will certainly meet the core interests of the friendly peoples of Russia and Việt Nam, contributing to firmly strengthening security and stability in the Asia-Pacific,” wrote the Russian President.

With 100 per cent of approval votes, President Lâm was elected as the new Party General Secretary at the Party Central Committee's meeting on Saturday. — VNS