Vietnam and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties: A New Chapter in Bilateral Cooperation
Vietnam's top leader concluded a successful state visit to Sri Lanka, reaffirming decades of friendship. Both nations agreed to boost bilateral trade to $1 billion and deepen cooperation in defense, cybersecurity, and UN peacekeeping, while emphasizing the importance of international law in maritime security.
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