Prominent foreign visits by Party and State leaders of Vietnam in 2024

The then General Secretary and President (now General Secretary) To Lam pays a state visit to China from August 18-20. Both sides issue a joint statement to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership and promote the building of a Vietnam-China community with a shared future, along with signing 16 cooperation agreements. They agree to expand connectivity between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Two Corridors, One Belt framework, accelerate cross-border infrastructure and railway projects, and enhance customs cooperation.

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The then Party General Secretary and President (now General Secretary) To Lam attend the Summit of the Future and the 79th United Nations General Assembly during his working trip to the United States from September 21 – 25. He delivers important speeches during the UNGA sessions and holds sidelines meetings with US President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others. In the photo, General Secretary and President To Lam delivers a speech during the general debate of the 79th United Nations General Assembly.

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The Party General Secretary and President To Lam (now General Secretary) pays a State visit to Cuba from September 25 - 27. During the visit, General Secretary and President To Lam and First Secretary and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez witness the signing of seven cooperation documents in the fields of politics, economics, banking, local cooperation, health care, and agriculture. To Lam also announces that Vietnam donates 10,000 tonnes of rice and 500 computers to Cuba. In the photo: First Secretary and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez presents the Jose Marti Medal to General Secretary and President To Lam.

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The then General Secretary and President To Lam (now General Secretary To Lam) attends the 19th Francophone Summit and pays an official visit to France from October 3 - 7. During the visit, General Secretary and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron agree to announce the upgrade of the relationship between the two countries to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Before arriving in France, General Secretary and President To Lam pays a State visit to Ireland from October 1 to 3 and another visit to Mongolia from September 30 to October 1. In the photo, General Secretary and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron meet the press at the Elysee Palace.

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The then President (now General Secretary) To Lam pays State visits to Laos and Cambodia from July 11 – 13, his first overseas trip in the capacity as Head of State. In less than 3 days of stay, President To Lam has a busy program of activities with 32 events, symbolizing a significant step in implementing Vietnam’s foreign policy under the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party. In the photo, President To Lam arrives in Vientiane, starting a state visit to Laos.

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At the invitation of President Gabriel Boric Font, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong begins an official visit to Chile from November 9 – 12, the first foreign trip in his new position. While staying in Santiago de Chile, the two presidents hold talks and witness the signing of the Vietnam-Chile Joint Statement, the Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation between the two countries’ defense ministries, and cooperation documents in the fields of agriculture, culture, and trade promotion. In the photo, Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font hosts a welcoming ceremony for President Luong Cuong in capital Santiago de Chile.

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From November 12 – 16 President Luong Cuong pays an official visit to Peru where he also attends the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. President Luong Cuong holds bilateral meetings with President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk-yeol; President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto; Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba, Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping; President of the United States Joe Biden; and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau. This is the first official visit to Peru of the Vietnamese President that also coincides with celebrations marking 30 years of Vietnam – Peru diplomacy. In the photo, Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra presents the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru to President Luong Cuong.

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pays a State visit to India from July 30 to August 1 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two sides issue a Joint Statement on strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, sign nine documents in the fields of diplomacy, defense, finance, health care, culture, tourism, human resource training, including the Action Program to implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for 2024-2028. In addition, the Prime Minister receives leaders of leading Indian corporations in various fields and promotes multi-billion dollar investment projects. In the photo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts a State welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

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From October 23 to October 24, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia on October 23-24. During his stay, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has nearly 30 bilateral meetings with leaders of Russia and other BRICS member countries and guests attending the summit. The Prime Minister’s speech at the summit highlights Vietnam’s resilience, independence, and strategic vision on global issues. In the photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to the 2024 BRICS Summit.

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From October 27 to November 1, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pays an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, attends the 8th Future Investment Initiative Conference and then visits Saudi Arabia. During the Prime Minister’s visit, Vietnam and the UAE upgrade their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership, while Vietnam and Qatar issue a joint communique and sign many important cooperation documents. With Saudi Arabia, the two sides agree to raise two-way trade turnover to US$10 billion USD in the coming time. In the photo, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum witness the exchange of the Vietnam - UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA Agreement).

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From November 16 to 19, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the G20 Summit 2024 in Brazil. The Prime Minister delivers speeches at the two panel discussions on the fight against poverty and sustainable development and energy transition, along with 35 bilateral meetings with many leaders of countries and international organizations attending the Summit. In addition, Vietnam and Brazil issue a joint statement on upgrading their relationship to a Strategic Partnership. This is the first South American country with which Vietnam has established a Strategic Partnership. In the photo, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh holds talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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Also in 2024, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the ASEAN – Australia Special Summit marking 50 years of their partnership; the 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland; the 2024 Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China; the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), 10th Ayeyawady - Chao Phraya - Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS), 11th Ccambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) summits in China; the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Laos. He also pays official visits to the Republic of Korea, Hungary, Romania, New Zealand, Australia, and some other countries. In the photo: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China.

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From October 17 to October 19, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man pays an official visit to Laos where he also attends the 45th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of ASEAN (AIPA-45). During the working trip, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man delivers a speech at the first plenary session of the 45th AIPA General Assembly, proposing major priority directions to promote parliaments' role in strengthening ASEAN's connectivity. He also has bilateral meetings with parliamentary leaders of the participating countries, witnesses the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Foreign Affairs Committees of the parliaments of Vietnam and Laos. In the photo, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man holds talks with Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane.

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From November 21 to 24, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man pays an official visit to Cambodia where he also attends the 12th plenary session of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP); the 11th plenary session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP). While staying there, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man carries out nearly 30 activities, especially his speech at the ICAPP opening ceremony which is highly appreciated by delegates. In the photo, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the ICAPP opening ceremony.