On the morning of September 30, General Secretary and President To Lam of Vietnam, along with a senior delegation, began their state visits to Mongolia, Ireland, and France, scheduled from September 30 to October 7. These visits come at the invitations of Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, Irish President Michael D. Higgins, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

The delegation includes prominent figures such as Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee; Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Head of the Central Office; Le Hoai Trung, Head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Party Central Committee; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son; and other key ministers and officials.

This diplomatic mission aims to reaffirm Vietnam's independent, autonomous foreign policy that emphasizes multilateralism and diversification, and actively and extensively integrates into the international community.

The visit to Mongolia coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Mongolia, aiming to strengthen political trust and expand cooperation in priority areas such as politics, diplomacy, economy, trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.

In Ireland, this state visit, the first since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1996, is expected to enhance political trust and fortify the friendly relations between Vietnam and Ireland, while promoting cooperation in various fields.

During the Francophonie Summit, Party Chief and President To Lam will make a key speech, sharing Vietnam’s vision and commitment to international cooperation in addressing global challenges.

In France, the visit will build on more than a decade of strategic partnership, aiming to elevate this relationship to new heights, with discussions on enhancing trade and investment ties, and expanding cooperation in traditional areas such as culture, education, science and technology, as well as exploring new potential sectors like aerospace, renewable energy, and digital economy.

Tran Thuong