Official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Party and State leader

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.

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.

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./.