Party General Secretary To Lam noted considerable progress in political trust, alongside economic, tourism, and sci-tech collaboration, positioning Vietnam and the RoK as key partners on the back of leaders’ political will and support of their people.
Party General Secretary To Lam (right) and RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young-sam (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – P꧒arty General Secretary To Lam has affirmed Vietnam’s appreciation of ties with the Republic of Korea (RoK), expressing readiness to work closely with the new Korean administration to further elevate the bilateral relationship to new heights, making it more substantive, effective, and comprehensive.
During a reception in Hanoi on June 5 for RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young-sam, Lam extended congratulations to Lee Jae Myung on his election as the Rok’s 21st President, believing that the new leadership would steer the country toward stability and growth.
Reflecting on over three decades of diplomatic relations since 1992, Lam highlighted the milestone of upgrading ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2022. He noted considerable progress in political trust, alongside economic, tourism, and sci-tech collaboration, positioning Vietnam and the RoK as key partners on the back of leaders’ political will and support of their people.
The General Secretary called for enhanced collaboration in national defence-security, urging both countries to leverage existing mechanisms and accelerate an action plan to achieve balanced bilateral trade with a target of 150 billion USD by 2030. He encouraged Korean companies to expand investments in Vietnam, particularly in transferring core and foundational technologies, and sought support in training a skilled workforce in semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
At the meeting Party General Secretary To Lam (right) and RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young-sam in Hanoi on June 5. (Photo: VNA)
Additional areas for collaboration included energy, culture, tourism, citizen protection and local partnerships, as well as mutual support at international forums like the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meetings, which the RoK will host in November 2025 and Vietnam in 2027.
Choi, for his part, affirmed that the RoK’s new government will continue to consider Vietnam a key partner in its regional foreign policy and hoped that both sides will further boost economic ties, particularly in areas where the RoK’s expertise aligns with Vietnam’s needs.
He praised Vietnam’s recent pro-business policies, noting they have spurred Korean firms to expand operations. Amid a volatile geopolitical landscape, the RoK wishes to work closely with Vietnam to further boost their comprehensive strategic partnership in various fields, including politics, economy, culture, education, and sci-tech, he added./.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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