President Xi Jinping of China has felicitated To Lam, freshly elected as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), in a congratulatory message issued Friday amid Beijing’s ongoing diplomatic outreach.
Reflecting on post-13th National Congress developments, Xi lauded the CPV for its resolute adherence to socialist modernization aligned with Vietnam’s specific circumstances. The party’s strengthened leadership has propelled the nation toward notable successes in socialist development and rejuvenation, enhancing its stature on the world stage.
The 14th National Congress’s accomplishments signal a pivotal new chapter in Vietnam’s journey, set to energize the international socialist movement, according to Xi.
He expressed strong belief in the new Central Committee’s capacity, under To Lam, to galvanize the Vietnamese people for groundbreaking achievements and the realization of congress objectives in party and national spheres.
Xi stressed the profound fraternal links between China and Vietnam as neighboring socialist states intertwined in a community of shared future of strategic significance. Eager to collaborate closely with To Lam, Xi pledged to intensify strategic exchanges, nurture enduring friendship, advance socialist causes, and elevate the China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership to new successes—benefiting citizens and fostering global stability and growth.