Official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Party and State leader
VGP - Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hosted an official welcome ceremony for General Secretary and President of Viet Nam To Lam on Friday morning, part of the latter's three-day State visit to Singapore.
General Secretary and President To Lam and Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam inspect the guard of honour during the welcome ceremony, May 29, 2026 - Photo: VNA
During his stay in Singapore, the top Vietnamese leader is scheduled to attend and deliver a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
At the welcome ceremony, military bands played the national anthems of the two countries. The two leaders then introduced members of their respective countries' high-ranking delegations.
Photo: VNA
The state visit by General Secretary and President To Lam is considered particularly significant as the two countries continue to implement their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening up new opportunities for collaboration in areas of shared strategic interests.
The two leaders introduce members of their respective countries’ high-ranking delegations - Photo: VNA
Economic, trade and investment cooperation remains a cornerstone of bilateral relations. Singapore is currently one of Viet Nam's leading economic partners and the second largest foreign investor.
A hallmark of the bilateral economic partnership is the network of Viet Nam – Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIPs), widely seen as a symbol of effective and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two nations./.
