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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko hosted a welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his Spouse, and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation at the Independence Palace in Minsk on May 12 morning (local time). (Photo: VNA) |
At the invitation of President Alexander Lukashenko, General Secretary To Lam pays a state visit to Belarus from May 11 to 12, 2025.
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and General Secretary To Lam at the Independence Palace in Minsk, on May 12, 2025. (Photo: VNA) |
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and General Secretary To Lam review the Guard of Honour at the Independence Palace in Minsk, on May 12, 2025. (Photo: VNA) |
Over the past 30 years since the establishment of their diplomatic relations on January 24, 1992, Vietnam and Belarus have steadily nurtured and developed their traditional friendship and strong cooperation. This relationship has been built on mutual trust, equality, and respect, serving the interests of both nations and laying a solid foundation for increasingly close and active engagement across all areas.
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Following the welcome ceremony, the two leaders proceeded to the Independence Palace for holding talks. (Photo: Office of the President of Belarus) |
Following the ceremony, the two leaders held talks, witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements, and addressed the press to announce the outcomes of their discussions.
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and General Secretary To Lam have a meeting. (Photo: Office of the President of Belarus) |
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and General Secretary To Lam. (Photo: Office of the President of Belarus) |
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and General Secretary To Lam hold talks. (Photo: Office of the President of Belarus) |
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and General Secretary To Lam at their talks. (Photo: Office of the President of Belarus) |
The state visit to Belarus by General Secretary Lam, his spouse, and the high-level Vietnamese delegation marks a new impetus for strengthening and expanding bilateral ties. It is expected to help deepen the already strong relationship, enhance the effectiveness of existing mechanisms, and establish new ones, aiming for more regular, substantive, and effective cooperation in the years to come.