President Gabriel Boric affirmed the significance of Cường's visit - the first by a Vietnamese head of state to Chile in 15 years, expressing his hope that the trip will serve as a strong motivation to deepen the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
The leaders informed each other of the situation in their respective countries and exchanged views on the bilateral ties.
Party leader Tô Lâm congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the US while highly valuing the latter’s contributions to the development of the two countries’ relations.
Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile Karol Cariola hailed the significance of Cường’s official visit, which is the first to Chile by a Vietnamese President in 15 years, saying the trip will create momentum for further intensifying the two countries’ comprehensive partnership.
The Vietnamese leader rejoiced at his first official visit to Chile and congratulated the South American country on its great socio-economic achievements over the past decades, helping raise its reputation and position in the region and the world at large.
Following the ceremony, the leaders held talks, where they compared notes on measures to deepen and enhance the efficiency of comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
The event marked 100 years since Hồ Chí Minh came to Guangzhou, China, to engage in revolutionary activities (November 11, 1924 - 2024).
VNA General Director Vũ Việt Trang highlighted the close cooperation between the VNA and the MoFA, as well as between the VNA’s overseas bureaus and Vietnamese representative offices abroad, noting that both sides support each other in fulfilling their missions.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm stressed the need to take reforms in drafting these documents, which, he said, should be comprehensible, so that they can be implemented right after the congress, slated for early 2026.
Minister Lan expressed hopes that a proposal banning e-cigarettes and heated tobacco would be considered in the session and that the NA would issue a decision to ban these products to protect public health.
PM Chính stressed that Việt Nam pursues a foreign policy of independence and self-reliance, and multilateralism and diversification of international relations; and strongly supports multilateralism and the central role of the UN.
Cường expressed his heartfelt appreciation and was deeply moved by the warmth and admiration that the Chilean people have for late President Hồ Chí Minh, affirming that despite the geographical distance between the two countries, they have always remained close and supportive of each other in all circumstances.
Việt Nam constantly pursues a foreign policy of independence, peace, and proactive international integration, being a reliable partner and responsible member of the international community.
Cường underlined that Việt Nam wishes to cooperate with traditional friends in Latin America, especially with Chile, an important country that plays a leading role in regional integration and regional connectivity and with an increasingly important role in global issues.
State President Lương Cường received a delegation from the Chile-Vietnam Cultural Institute led by President Patricia Abarzua on November 10 (local time) in Santiago, as part of his official visit to Chile.
President Hồ Chí Minh’s statue placed within the park stands as a testament to the deep affection of the Chilean people towards the Vietnamese late leader.
The event, held at the Hữu Nghị International Border Gate in response to Việt Nam Law Day (November 9), targeted nearly 3,000 border residents of both sides, passengers, and drivers crossing the Hữu Nghị – Youyi Guan International Border Gate Pair.
As scheduled, the Prime Minister or a Deputy Prime Minister will answer deputies’ queries and clarify relevant issues at the session on November 12 afternoon.
