Vietnam Today

The State visit to India by Vietnam's General Secretary of the Communist Party and President To Lam marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations as the two countries officially elevated their ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (ECSP).

The agreement was reached by General Secretary and President To Lam and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during their summit meeting in Colombo on May 8.

At the 48th ASEAN Summit held on May 8 in Cebu, the Philippines, the Vietnamese leader also called for effective implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) for the 2026-2030 period, the ASEAN Power Grid, and the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline.

The Ministry of Science and Technology is currently drafting a Decree on high-tech policies, which will establish mechanisms to ensure businesses in this sector can truly thrive.

At the event, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam stressed that the time has come for bilateral cooperation to reach a higher level, not only in scale, but more importantly in quality, depth and strategic value.

The event was held as part of Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s State visit to India from May 5-7.