Vietnam and Azerbaijan enjoy a long-standing traditional friendship, with diplomatic relations formally established on September 23, 1992. In recent years, bilateral economic and trade cooperation has seen strong growth. Vietnam primarily exports computers, phones and components, and seafood to Azerbaijan, while importing crude oil and petroleum products.

Azerbaijan has recently embraced more open policies, offering Vietnam an advantageous gateway to strengthen ties not only with Central Asian nations but also with European countries. In return, Vietnam stands ready to act as a bridge for Azerbaijan to expand relations with East Asian partners.

This visit is the highest level trip by a Vietnamese Party and State leader to Azerbaijan since the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic ties in 1992. It is expected to further deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in areas where Azerbaijan has strengths, particularly the oil and gas sector.

Immediately after the top Party Vietnamese leader's arrival, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony for To Lam, his spouse, and a high-level delegation. 

Following the welcome ceremony, the two leaders and their respective high-level delegations held talks.

They then witnessed the exchange of signed cooperation documents and met with the press to inform the outcomes of their talks.

This state visit to Azerbaijan by General Secretary To Lam is the highest-level trip by a Vietnamese Party and State leader to the country since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations in 1992. It aims to further enhance cooperation, particularly in areas where Azerbaijan has strengths.

Vietnam- Azerbaijan political dialogue pursues future-oriented cooperation

VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and her Azerbaijani counterpart, E. Mammadov, on April 21 co-chaired a political consultation to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual concern.