Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping is going to pay a state visit to Vietnam from April 14 to 15.
The visit will be made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and State President Luong Cuong, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs./.
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☀️ Morning digest on September 16
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
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Welcoming the Thai King and Queen and the Royal delegation to Vietnam on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that the visit was an important event long anticipated and prepared by both sides, contributing to consolidating and deepening Vietnam-Thailand friendship and cooperation, particularly after the two countries upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025.
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The top Vietnamese leader said the visit is an event of special significance, as it takes place on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations, marking an important milestone in their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Vietnam attaches great importance to comprehensive cooperation with Thailand: Top leader
General Secretary and President Lam affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to its friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation with Thailand, expressing his hope that the two nations will continue to work together, support each other's development, and contribute to regional peace, stability, and growth.
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Slovakia highlights Vietnam’s growing international role
Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanar emphasised that the elevation of Vietnam-Slovakia relations to a strategic partnership during Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s official visit to Vietnam in April was not merely politically significant, but also reflected the two countries’ long-term commitment to deepening bilateral ties and translating growing political trust into concrete outcomes.
☕ Afternoon briefing on September 15
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
National Defence Academy must become top military think-tank: PM
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VUFO must focus on building networks for mobilising resources: Top leader
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Key leader highlights important tasks in Party building
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Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with regional countries, partners
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Top leader hosts welcome ceremony for King and Queen of Thailand
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