Party leader attends state banquet hosted by South Korean President
VGP - General Secretary To Lam and his spouse attended a state banquet hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his spouse in Seoul, South Korea, on August 11.

General Secretary To Lam (second to right) and his spouse (left) attend a state banquet hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his spouse, Seoul, South Korea, August 11, 2025 - Photo: VNA
The South Korean President affirmed that in addition to investment and trade cooperation, the two sides will continue to expand collaboration in areas such as infrastructure, science and technology, and training, thereby laying a foundation for national development.
South Korea stands ready to share its nation-building experience with Viet Nam and actively support the nation's development, he said, suggesting that the two sides work together to further promote and strengthen the fruitful relations.
To, for his part, affirmed that his visit to South Korea aims to boost the comprehensive strategic partnership between Viet Nam and South Korea, adding that Viet Nam advocates South Korea's development policies and always values its cooperative relationship with South Korea.
The General Secretary emphasized that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, Viet Nam–South Korea relations have developed extensively, achieving many substantive results in all fields and bringing tangible benefits to their peoples and businesses.
The Vietnamese leader expressed his hope that South Korea will accompany Viet Nam in the new era, the era of the national rise./.