Foreign leaders congratulate top Vietnamese counterparts

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, expressing confidence that, in his capacity as head of the Government, Prime Minister Le will continue to strengthen cooperation between Viet Nam and Russia. He affirmed the importance Russia attaches to promoting cooperation at all levels with the Vietnamese Government in order to expand collaboration in such fields as economy and trade, science and technology, culture and humane exchanges, and to facilitate the implementation of major joint projects in energy, industry, agriculture, transport infrastructure, science, education and other areas, for the benefit of both countries.

Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin and Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federal Assembly Valentina Matviyenko congratulated Tran Thanh Man on his re-election as Chairman of the 16th National Assembly. They noted that the election result reflects the trust of the people and the recognition by the National Assembly of his contributions and political experience. They also expressed confidence that under his leadership, the Vietnamese National Assembly will continue to play an important role in ensuring sustainable development, improving the legal framework, and safeguarding the interests of the Vietnamese people. The Russian officials also voiced their wish to further promote inter-parliamentary dialogue in various forms to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Viet Nam, as well as the traditional friendship between the two peoples.

Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah extended congratulations to Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, noting that Brunei and Viet Nam have maintained warm and longstanding ties driven by comprehensive partnership in the fields of trade, energy and people-to-people exchanges. The Sultan expressed his hope to work closely with the Vietnamese Government leader to further deepen bilateral relations and strengthen ASEAN cooperation for the mutual benefits.

Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan Mori Eisuke sent congratulations to top Vietnamese legislator Tran Thanh Man on his re-election, noting that the Vietnamese National Assembly has contributed to deepening the friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and Japan through diverse and substantive activities based on a strong bilateral relationship. He expressed his hope to work closely with the Vietnamese National Assembly to further enhance legislative ties as well as collaboration between the two countries.

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez congratulated General Secretary To Lam on his election as State President, saying that the two countries share a history of struggle, dignity and resilience and their longstanding relations are built on respect, solidarity and cooperation. She expressed her confidence that both nations would continue to advance together for the well-being of their people and for a fair, multipolar and multi-centre world.

The South African Communist Party also congratulated the top Vietnamese leader, voicing its confidence that in his role as State President, To Lam would use his experience and knowledge to advance Viet Nam's national development.

Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and General Secretary of the Swiss Communist Party Massimiliano Ay sent congratulatory letters and messages to General Secretary and State President To Lam./