Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Indonesia in photos

This is General Secretary To Lam’s first overseas trip of the year and the first visit by a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam to Indonesia in nearly eight years. This is also the first time a Vietnamese Party General Secretary has visited the ASEAN Secretariat.

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Indonesia on March 9 fires seven cannon salutes at Halim Perdanakusuma Military Air Force Base to welcome Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and his entourage.

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The working trip demonstrates the consistent implementation of Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, and development, as well as the diversification and multilateralization of external relations. It also underscores the Party and State’s commitment to strengthening ties with neighbouring countries in the region.

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On March 9, General Secretary To Lam receives leaders of major corporations of Indonesia, including Ciputra, Gojek, Sungai Bundi, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), discussing the possibility of increasing business connectivity between the two countries.

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The Party General Secretary also attends the announcement ceremony of Vietnam Airlines’ direct air route between Ho Chi Minh City and Denpasar, the capital of Bali.

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Party General Secretary To Lam makes a call at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Embassy where he meets with embassy officials and staff, leaders of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to ASEAN, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Indonesia.

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On March 9 evening, at Ciputra Theater in Jakarta, General Secretary To Lam and his spouse attend a concert celebrating the 70th anniversary of Vietnam-Indonesia diplomatic relations.

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On March 10 morning, General Secretary To Lam attends and delivers a speech at a high-level business dialogue themed “Vietnam and Indonesia: A Partnership for Progress and Prosperity.”

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Speaking at the dialogue, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that many foreign investors have chosen Vietnam as a strategic manufacturing hub, part of global supply chains. The country is increasingly affirming its role as a crucial link in the new global investment value chain, particularly in sectors such as electronics, science and technology, innovation, semiconductors, digital economy, and green economy.

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Also on March 10 morning, General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, along with the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, visit the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. They are welcomed by ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn and his spouse, as well as the ASEAN Secretariat leadership and ambassadors and heads of delegations from ASEAN member states.

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Agreeing with the key directions for ASEAN outlined by Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, General Secretary To Lam emphasizes that ASEAN must remain a united and cohesive bloc. He states that only through solidarity can ASEAN overcome challenges in today’s complex global landscape, and that bilateral cooperation among member states should contribute to ASEAN’s overall development and collective strength.

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At the ASEAN Secretariat, General Secretary To Lam also delivers a keynote policy speech at a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN.

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In his policy speech, General Secretary To Lam emphasizes that Vietnam will work closely with other ASEAN members to unlock potential and address challenges, including efforts to build an inclusive and sustainable regional architecture that fosters political, security, economic, trade, cultural, social, and people-to-people connectivity.

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On March 10 afternoon, President Prabowo Subianto hosts a welcoming ceremony for General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.

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Right after the welcoming ceremony, the two leaders hold a retreat meeting and then hold talks to discuss and propose solutions to further strengthen and elevate the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and Indonesia to new heights.

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Building on the recorded solid achievements, both sides agree to upgrade the Vietnam-Indonesia relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They reaffirm the need to resolve East Sea disputes peacefully, refrain from threats or the use of force, and adhere to international law principles, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982).

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Following the talks, the two leaders witness the exchange of cooperation documents and hold a press briefing to announce the results of their discussions.

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Informing the media, General Secretary To Lam states that both sides acknowledge the positive development of Vietnam-Indonesia relations in recent years, which have become increasingly profound and effective across various fields.

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On March 11 morning, General Secretary To Lam meets with Puan Maharani, Speaker of the House of Representatives Council (Lower House), Ahmad Muzani, Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, and Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin, speaker of the Regional Representative Council.

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General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, along with the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, leave Jakarta on March 11 morning, concluding their State visit to Indonesia and their official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat.

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