Foreign leaders’ Vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight

Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and his entourage arrive in Hanoi on the night of June 19, marking the start of a two-day state visit to the country. As part of the occasion, both sides issue a joint statement aimed at deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership based on the achievements of the three-decade implementation of their Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations.

foreign leaders vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight picture 2

The two leaders also witness the exchange of bilateral co-operation documents between ministries and sectors of both sides in various spheres, including education, nuclear technology research, disease prevention, oil exploration, and justice.

foreign leaders vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight picture 3

The state visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith from September 10 to September 13 is a vivid demonstration of the great friendship, special solidarity, and faithful and pure relations between the two Parties, States, and people of both sides.

foreign leaders vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight picture 4

The two countries issue a joint statement following the state visit to Vietnam by top leader of Laos in September. The leaders also reach a consensus aimed at promoting joint efforts to create breakthroughs whilst improving the effectiveness of economic, cultural, and scientific-technical co-operation based on maximising each country’s potential and strengths.

foreign leaders vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight picture 5

From October 12 to October 14, Vietnamese leaders warmly welcome Li Qiang on his first official visit to Vietnam in his capacity as the Premier, which is also the first visit made by a Chinese premier over the past 11 years.

foreign leaders vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight picture 6

During this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (second from left) and Chinese Premier Li Qiang (second from right) witness the exchange of 10 co-operation documents in the fields of transport connectivity, customs, public welfare, education, agricultural product trade, media, and banking.

foreign leaders vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight picture 7

President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló makes an official visit to Vietnam from September 5 to September 8. The visit further contributes to the implementation of the plan on developing relations between Vietnam and Middle East-Africa nations in the 2016 to 2025 period.

foreign leaders vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight picture 8

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev pay his five-day official visit to Vietnam from November 24 to November 28 at the invitation of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. During the visit, a joint statement is issued during the occasion, with the two sides signing three co-operation documents aiming to enhance comprehensive ties, especially in agriculture, electronics, information technology, artificial intelligence, and space research – all of which hare the fields where Bulgaria’s expertise aligns with Vietnamese needs.

foreign leaders vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight picture 9

The state visit to Vietnam by Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneat Norodom Sihamoni between November 28 and November 29 holds great significance. It is expected to further consolidate political trust between the two sides; promote economic, trade, and investment relations and people-to-people exchanges; and bolster co-operation on international and regional issues of mutual concern.

foreign leaders vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight picture 10

The two-day working visit to Vietnam by President of the National Assembly (NA) of People’s Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez helps to further enhance the traditional solidarity and special friendship between the two countries. The visit on November 2 and November 3, made at the invitation of Chairman of the NA Tran Thanh Man takes place on the thresholds of the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 - 2025).

foreign leaders vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight picture 11

This year also sees many high-ranking foreign leaders make visits to the nation, including President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines in August, Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato' Johari Bin Abdul in October, and President of the Armenian National Assembly Alen Simonyan in November. The visits help to further deepen and enhance the overall effectiveness of ties with foreign countries across multiple fields.

Foreign leaders’ Vietnam visits in 2024 put in the spotlight

Resilient vitality of emerged and submerged features in the Spratly archipelago

VOV

Resilient vitality of emerged and submerged features in the Spratly archipelago

A glimpse into the unique conical hat market of Chuong village

People commemorate late Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong on first death anniversary

Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi

Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London