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Vietnamese President To Lam Visits Russia and France to Strengthen European Ties
Vietnamese President To Lam is undertaking state visits to Russia and official visits to France, including participation in a Space Summit. These trips signal Vietnam's intent to deepen ties with European nations, particularly in economic and space cooperation.
On September 7, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, To Lam, along with his wife, Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, departed for a state visit to the Russian Federation and an official visit to the French Republic, as well as to attend the Space Summit in Paris. This visit to Russia and France by General Secretary and President To Lam is considered to hold particularly significant historical importance. Key news on September 4 reported that General Secretary and President To Lam would visit the Russian Federation and the French Republic, and that Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing would pay an official visit to Vietnam. General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his wife, will undertake a state visit to the Russian Federation and an official visit to the French Republic. Vietnam maintains its influence in the Southeast Asian region while increasingly asserting its presence on the international stage. Under its one-party system, the country prioritizes economic growth. Amidst its complex relationship with China, strengthening ties with Western nations serves a dual purpose: diversifying economic opportunities and maintaining geopolitical balance. This European tour highlights Vietnam's interest in international cooperation in space exploration and is part of its diplomatic strategy to expand economic collaboration and investment.
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Nhan Dan