Vietnam–Sri Lanka relations reach new milestone, opening broader space for cooperation
Vietnam and Sri Lanka have elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership during General Secretary and President To Lam's state visit, setting a trade target of US$1 billion by 2030 and focusing on logistics, tourism, and agriculture.
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