The Party General Secretary’s visit was of important significance as it not only deepened trust between Vietnam and its traditional partners but also reaffirmed Vietnam’s enduring commitment to strengthening ties with countries of the former Soviet Union, including Belarus
At noon on May 12 (local time) in the capital Minsk, right after the State-level welcome ceremony, General Secretary To Lam held talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
On the morning of May 12 (local time), Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko hosted an official welcoming ceremony for Party General Secretary To Lam on his State visit to the Republic of Belarus.
On the afternoon of May 11 (local time), Party General Secretary To Lam and his wife, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, arrived in Minsk, beginning a State visit to the Republic of Belarus from May 11 to 12 at the invitation of President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, underlined that May 9 is a major holiday for every Russian family and for all nations that fought against fascism. He paid tribute to the immense sacrifices of tens of millions of soldiers and civilians whose contributions on both the front lines and in the rear paved the way for the victory.
On the morning of May 6, in the capital Astana, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presided over the official welcoming ceremony for General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, who are paying a state visit to the Central Asian nation. After the welcoming ceremony, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and General Secretary To Lam held talks.
The visit from May 5-7 comes at a time when traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Kazakhstan are experiencing positive development. It is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties across numerous fields.
He said that the Party Central Committee reached broad agreement on proposals concerning the continued restructuring of the political system’s organisational apparatus, rearranging administrative units and organising local administrations with provincial and communal levels.
The Party Central Committee will also review key decisions made by the Politburo and Secretariat since the 10th plenum, alongside thematic reports on institutional perfection and strategic breakthroughs in science-technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation.
Party General Secretary To Lam outlined ambitious economic growth targets of at least 8% for 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit rates in the coming years. He also provided orientations for digital asset and currency management in Vietnam.
On the occasion of the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930 – 2025), General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam has written an article titled “Rang ro Viet Nam” (Shining Vietnam). He wrote in the article that given the revolution's new requirements, especially in the context of deep international integration and global challenges, the Party building work needs more attention, innovation, and drastic implementation.
The Party must continously renew and rectify itself, improve its leadership and ruling capabilities, and build a clean and strong Party to continue leading the nation on its path of development in the new era, realising the goal of prosperous people, a powerful nation, democracy, justice, and civilisation.
In recent addresses, General Secretary To Lam has often referenced the "new era" and "era of national rise." This "new era" signifies a historical phase marked by significant achievements in social, cultural, political, and natural advancements over the decades. It’s a period driven by strong determination and self-confidence to overcome challenges and pursue aspirations for greatness.
First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has congratulated President To Lam on his election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee.
