In his speech, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said the bilateral traditional friendship, nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh and President Kim Il Sung, has overcome historical challenges and been continuously strengthened by generations of Vietnamese and DPRK leaders.

He affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to working with the Party, Government, and people of the DPRK in deepening the two sides’ friendship and cooperation, particularly during the Vietnam–DPRK Friendship Year 2025, practically contributing to peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.

DPRK Ambassador Ri Sung Guk stated that the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations marked a historic milestone, signifying the beginning of friendship, solidarity, and cooperation between the two countries' people.

Expressing his joy at the positive development of bilateral ties over the past 75 years, he affirmed that DPRK will maintain efforts to further strengthen and develop its friendship and cooperation in various fields with Vietnam.

The ambassador wished the Party, Government, and people of Vietnam continue gaining successes in the ongoing construction of a prosperous and civilised socialist Vietnam.

DPRK, Vietnam hold 5th deputy foreign minister-level policy exchange

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu paid a working visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from October 21 to October 26 to conduct the 5th Vietnam - DPRK deputy foreign minister-level rotational policy exchange.