The minister highlighted the positive development of the traditional friendship between Vietnam and the DPRK across multiple fields, particularly following the historic visit to Vietnam by DPRK leader Kim Jong Un in March 2019 and the state visit to the DPRK by Party General Secretary To Lam in October 2025.
State President Luong Cuong on March 23 sent a message of congratulations to Kim Jong Un on his re-election as Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) at the first session of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly.
The Vietnamese Party leader congratulated Kim Jong Un on his re-election and expressed his belief that under the leadership of General Secretary Kim, the WPK and the fraternal Korean people will continue to obtain great achievements in their national construction cause.
State President Luong Cuong on November 5 sent a message of condolences to General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un over the passing of comrade Kim Yong Nam, former Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK.
During the visit, the top leaders of Vietnam and the DPRK held talks. In a sincere, friendly and open atmosphere, the two leaders exchanged views on the situation of each country, the Vietnam - DPRK relationship, and international and regional issues of mutual concern.
General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong Un presided over the ceremony.
On the evening of October 9, in Pyongyang, the capital of the DPRK, General Secretary To Lam, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Chairman of the United Russia Party and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev attended an art performance celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK). WPK General Secretary and President of the State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong Un delivered a speech at the event.
At the invitation of General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam is paying a three-day State visit to the DPRK from October 9 to 11, 2025, and will attend celebrations marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea.
Party General Secretary To Lam is on a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) where he also attends a ceremony celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea. The visit from October 9 -11 is made at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the DPRK.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam held talks with General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un right after the solemn welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese leader in Pyongyang on October 9 morning.
The talks between Party General Secretary To Lam and DPRK leader Kim Jong Un, a meeting of the Government’s standing members on addressing the aftermath of natural disasters, and Vietnam's foreign trade expected to hit some 900 billion USD this year are among news highlights on October 9.
Party General Secretary To Lam and General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un held talks on the morning of October 9, 2025, in Pyongyang, immediately after the official welcome ceremony.
The Vietnamese Party chief believed that with the motto of “taking the people as the root”, “united mind” and “self-reliance”, the DPRK will complete the tasks and goals set by the WPK, opening a new era of comprehensive national rejuvenation.
General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un chaired a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on October 9 morning for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation who are on a state visit to the DPRK.
The DPRK was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1950. The traditional friendship between the two countries has been nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh, President Kim Il Sung, and generations of leaders of both nations.
Party General Secretary To Lam and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Pyongyang International Airport on October 9 morning, beginning a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) at the invitation of General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong Un.
Leaders of Vietnam and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) exchanged congratulatory messages on January 31 to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
