The visit will take place at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam and his wife, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on Oct. 2. The Vietnamese Foreign Ministry has officially confirmed the Oct. 5-8 visit.

The trip comes after Vietnam and Panama marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.

During his stay, Mulino is scheduled to hold talks with General Secretary and President To Lam, and meet Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. He will also take part in other important activities in Vietnam.

Vietnam and Panama formally established diplomatic relations on Aug. 28, 1975, beginning five decades of cooperation between two geographically distant countries that share aspirations for peace, independence and sustainable development. The two countries marked the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties on Aug. 28, 2025.

Over the past half-century, bilateral friendship and multifaceted cooperation have been strengthened through official visits, cooperation agreements and coordination at international forums.

Relations have continued to develop positively in recent years through delegation exchanges, meetings and contacts at various levels, including between senior leaders.

Bilateral trade has maintained steady growth, with both countries exporting a range of goods to each other. Vietnam's exports to Panama and Panama's shipments to Vietnam are largely complementary.

Pham Thu Hang said the two countries are expected to expand cooperation in agriculture, telecommunications, infrastructure, maritime transport, aviation, port logistics, banking, education and training.

Tran Thuong