The state visit underscored the commitment of Vietnam and Sri Lanka to cherish their longstanding friendship and expand all-around cooperation.

Vietnam always values Sri Lanka’s invaluable support during its past struggle for national independence, as well as in its ongoing renewal and international integration, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Sri Lanka regards Vietnam as a source of inspiration and encouragement in its own quest for progress and recovery, said President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka.

Noting that Vietnam and Sri Lanka still have great potential in economic, trade and investment collaboration, the two leaders vowed to take stronger measures to increase two-way trade and investment, aiming for bilateral trade turnover of 1 billion USD, and considering the possibility of negotiating and signing a bilateral free trade agreement when conditions permit.

Sharing with the President of Sri Lanka about the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh, President Cuong affirmed that he was the most beautiful symbol of patriotism and revolutionary heroism of Vietnam, the shining crystallization of morality, intelligence, spirit, and conscience of the nation and the era. At the same time, he devoted his entire life to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the Vietnamese people.

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekdend by the Vietnam News Agency.

Party General Secretary To Lam on May 4 received Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, Leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), who is on a state visit to Vietnam and attending the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 celebration.