Historical visits of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

Traditional relationship between Vietnam and Cuba highlighted

During his three terms, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong officially visited Cuba twice in April 2012 and March 2018. Cuban news agency ACN covered deeply these visits, emphasizing that the leaders of the two countries valued good bilateral relations, affirming that Vietnam and Cuba have maintained a long-standing friendship for more than half a century and agreed to continue to promote potential to expand cooperation, especially in economics and trade.

First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, Chairman of the State Council and the Council of Ministers of Cuba Raul Castro Ruz (R) receives General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on March 29, 2018. (Photo: VNA)

Cubadebate newspaper also commented that Vietnam and Cuba treasure their cooperative relations and special friendship that have been consolidated during the period of Vietnam's resistance war against invaders to regain national independence and reunification. The newspaper underscored that Nguyen Phu Trong’s visits to Cuba contributed to lifting the Vietnam-Cuba ties to a new height.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and people and students of Cuba (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam-U.K. and Vietnam- Belgium relations boosted

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong paid an official visit to the U.K. on January 22-23, 2013. This was the first ever official visit of a CPV General Secretary to the U.K., marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-U.K. diplomatic relations, the 20th anniversary of the British Council and the Department for International Development’s operations in Vietnam and the 3rd anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam-U.K. Strategic.

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA)

Earlier, the General Secretary paid an official visit to Belgium at the invitation of Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo. The visit took place on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Vietnam-Russia traditional relations lifted up

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong paid two official visits to Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. The first visit took place on November 23-26, 2014, and the second on September 5-8, 2018. These visits contributed to creating new impulse for the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 (Photo: VNA)

Visit that expands Vietnam - U.S. relations

The official visit of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the U.S. on July 6-10, 2015 attracted the attention of world public opinion as it took place in the context of the two countries celebrating the 20th anniversary of normalization of the Vietnam-U.S. relations. This was a historic visit, opening up a new chapter in relations between the two countries, creating a premise for upgrading the Vietnam-U.S. ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and U.S. President Barack Obama hold talks. (Photo: Reuters)

Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership consolidated

Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong's first official visit to Japan took place in mid-September 2015 after Vietnam and Japan upgraded their relations to the extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia in 2014.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo reviewe the Guards-of-Honor on September 15, 2015. (Photo: AFP)

During the visit, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo adopted the Joint Vision Statement on Vietnam-Japan relations to comprehensively promote and further deepen the extensive strategic partnership between the two countries for peace and prosperity in Asia.

The visit laid a foundation for the two nations to upgrade their ties to the comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world.

Official visit to France

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong officially visited France on March 25-27, 2018. The visit took place on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam-France diplomatic ties and the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the strategic partnership.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong meets with President of France Emmanuel Macron on March 27, 2018. (Photo: VNA)

The visit also helped Vietnam’s important partners in Europe have better understanding of Vietnam’s innovation achievements, and the Party and State’s foreign policy, thereby enhancing understanding and fostering cooperation and support from the partners.

Visit bolsters Vietnam-China relations

From October 30 to November 1, 2022, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong paid an official visit to China. The visit contributed to reinforcing the traditional friendship and enhancing cooperation between Vietnam and China, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping receives General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. (Photo: VNA)

The visit also made active contribution to upholding solidarity and traditional friendship between the two countries and promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world.

Apart from the mentioned visits, during his three terms, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong paid official visits to other countries, including Laos and Cambodia, Indonesia in the region and other countries in the world. These visits have boosted Vietnam’s relations with foreign countries, while strengthening traditional relations, creating position and strength for deeper international integration. The visits not only intensified collaboration between Vietnam and other foreign countries, but also played an important role in promoting peace, stability and development in the region and the world.

Translated by Quynh Oanh