Việt Nam sends congratulations to Lithuania's new Prime Minister

July 17, 2026 - 20:45

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng sent a congratulatory message to Mindaugas Sinkevičius on his election as Prime Minister of Lithuania.

Mindaugas Sinkevičius, Prime Minister of Lithuania. — Photo lrt.lt

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Mindaugas Sinkevičius on his election as Prime Minister of Lithuania.

On the same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung extended his congratulations to Kęstutis Budrys on his reappointment as Lithuania's foreign minister. — VNA/VNS

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