Vietnamese Leader Awarded Tolstoy Peace Prize for Contributions to Global Peace

General Secretary and President To Lam of Vietnam has been honored with the prestigious L.N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize for his significant personal contribution to strengthening peace and cooperation among nations. The jury of the L.N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize particularly noted the Vietnamese leader's role in shaping a new regional architecture of equal and indivisible security on a non-discriminatory basis. They also recognized his commitment to the ideas of a just world order grounded in international law. Under To Lam's leadership, Vietnam has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia-Pacific region while preserving its civilizational identity in a multipolar world. The award, established to recognize contributions to peace, mutual understanding, and cooperation based on principles of non-violence, humanism, and intercultural dialogue, underscores Vietnam's focus on international engagement and its efforts to maintain a balanced foreign policy amid global geopolitical shifts. This recognition could further enhance Vietnam's international standing as it navigates complex global dynamics and seeks to foster economic growth.