Vietnam’s Top Leader Concludes Fruitful Mongolia Visit and Heads to Ireland
General Secretary Tô Lâm concluded a successful two-day state visit to Mongolia, where he engaged in high-level discussions on enhancing bilateral relations and signed seven cooperation memoranda. He is set to continue his diplomatic endeavours with a visit to Ireland, reflecting Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening international ties.
On Tuesday, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm departed from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, concluding a successful two-day state visit. This visit served as a precursor to his forthcoming trip to Ireland at the invitation of President Michael D. Higgins. During his stay in Mongolia, President Lâm engaged in fruitful discussions, holding talks with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, meeting the Chairman of the Parliament Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan, and Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene. He also had the honor of attending the inaugural Việt Nam Cultural Day 2024. President Lâm’s itinerary included a visit to Inter-Level School No. 14, named in honor of President Hồ Chí Minh, where he interacted with local educators and students. His visit further encompassed meetings with staff from the Vietnamese Embassy, members of the Vietnamese community in Mongolia, and representatives from various Mongolian business organizations. During their meetings, both sides expressed high regard for the enduring friendship that has characterized Vietnam-Mongolia relations for over seventy years. They engaged in meaningful dialogue regarding the future trajectory of bilateral cooperation as well as pressing global and regional matters of common interest. The Mongolian leadership reiterated its recognition of Vietnam as a key partner in Southeast Asia and articulated a keen interest in expanding mutual cooperation across diverse sectors. In reciprocal engagement, Vietnam highlighted the significance of fostering ties with Mongolia while respecting its dedication to peaceful, open, and independent foreign policy strategies, alongside its “third neighbour” policy. The leaders concluded that enhancing relationships between Vietnam and Mongolia would significantly benefit their peoples and contribute to regional and global stability. They agreed on initiatives to deepen and consolidate the Vietnam-Mongolia partnership into a comprehensive alliance, enhancing collaboration through successive exchanges among party, state, government, and parliamentary representatives. Both parties emphasized their commitment to establishing new cooperation mechanisms across various ministries, sectors, and local government levels. A collective pledge was made to strengthen collaboration in critical areas such as national defense and security, law enforcement, trade and investment, agriculture, science, transportation, culture, sports, tourism, education, labor, environmental issues, and social welfare. Moreover, they formalized their commitments by signing seven memoranda of understanding intended to bolster cooperation between relevant ministries and organizations. This visit is attributed with paving the way for new opportunities and prospects for enhanced friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Mongolia.
The significance of President Tô Lâm’s visit to Mongolia is underscored by the historical rapport established between the two countries over the past seven decades. This visit marks a strategic moment for Vietnam to reinforce its partnerships within Southeast Asia, particularly with Mongolia, which holds a unique position as a significant partner in the region. The discussions during this visit focused on nurturing bilateral ties while addressing contemporary global challenges. The outcomes of the meetings are expected to expand the avenues for cooperation in various sectors, thus promoting a comprehensive partnership framework.
In conclusion, General Secretary Tô Lâm’s visit to Mongolia has successfully reinforced the existing relationships and facilitated substantial discourse regarding the future of Vietnam-Mongolia cooperation. The agreements reached and the memoranda signed signal a robust commitment towards enhancing collaboration across multiple areas, paving the way for sustained development and kinship between the two nations. The visit undoubtedly plays a pivotal role in shaping a peaceful and prospering regional landscape.
Original Source: vietnamnews.vn
