Beyond opening a new chapter of cooperation with traditional friends from the former Soviet Union, the tour reinforced and redefined Vietnam’s relationships with these countries, based on the long-standing friendship nurtured by generations of leaders and people of Vietnam and the respective nations.
The Azerbaijani FM expressed his confidence that elevating the bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership will unlock new opportunities for cooperation across various fields
Party General Secretary To Lam's activities during his visits to Azerbaijan and Russia, PM Pham Minh Chinh's phone talks with his Singaporean counterpart, and the 13th Vietnam – US Defence Policy Dialogue are among news highlights on late May 8.
The adoption of the joint statement on the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two nations during this visit marks a historic milestone, laying a foundation for further strengthening bilateral relations in the coming time.
Vietnam and Azerbaijan have issued a joint statement on the establishment of a strategic partnership.
Following a state visit to Kazakhstan, Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, accompanied by a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, arrived at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku on the afternoon of May 7 (local time), officially beginning a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev.
An official welcome ceremony was held in Baku on May 7 afternoon (local time) for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse, and a high-level delegation of Vietnam, who are on a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan.
With a strong foundation of friendship and growing mutual interests, the state visit by Party General Secretary To Lam is poised to elevate Vietnam–Azerbaijan relations to new heights - in line with the aspirations and benefit of both nations, for global peace and stability.
The state visits by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are expected to further strengthen relations between Vietnam and the Central Asian countries, according to international media.
The visits serve as additional important steps to implement the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations, and proactive, active, comprehensive, and efficient integration into the world, identified at the 13th National Party Congress.
Party General Secretary To Lam’s visit is the highest-level trip by a Vietnamese Party and State leader to Azerbaijan since the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic ties.
The visits aim to continue intensifying the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, as well as the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan.
Expressing her delight at the steadily advancing relations between Vietnam and Azerbaijan, Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan affirmed the determination to continue deepening bilateral ties and promoting substantive cooperation across multiple sectors.
Affirming that culture forms a solid foundation for international friendship, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly explained that choosing the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum as their meeting venue highlighted Vietnam’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage and sharing artistic values with international friends, including Azerbaijan.
The two sides agreed on the need to continue regular exchanges of delegations, especially at the high level and through various channels and fields, to create a foundation and momentum for strong and sustainable cooperation in other areas.
Leaders of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam and the General Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan expected cooperation agreements will be signed between the two countries' court sectors in the time ahead.
State President Luong Cuong affirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of continually strengthening relations with traditional friends, including Azerbaijan.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on December 6 received Azerbaijani Ambassador to Vietnam Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizade.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had brief meetings with foreign leaders on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 23.
Politburo member and President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Nguyen Xuan Thang hosted separate receptions in Hanoi for Ambassadors of Azerbaijan and Belarus on October 1.