General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam received President of the India-Viet Nam Friendship Association Kusum Jain in New Delhi on May 6 afternoon (local time) as part of his state visit to India.

According to the ambassador, the visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2016–2026). Therefore, it is expected to provide an opportunity for leaders to review past achievements and shape future cooperation directions, especially in the context of both countries’ strong development trajectories and evolving regional and global changes.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam offered incense in commemoration of Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, at Kinh Thien Palace atop Nghia Linh Mountain in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 26 morning (the 10th day of the third lunar month).

Hang proposed the two sides further strengthen political trust, increase high-level and all-level exchanges, and organise youth, student and cultural activities to mark the upcoming anniversary. The Deputy Minister also called on Ireland to soon ratify the EU–Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), which would create fresh momentum for economic cooperation.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam praised the role of National Assembly’s deputies from ethnic minority groups in translating policies into practice and overseeing their implementation at a meeting in Ha Noi on April 20 between leaders of the Party, State and Viet Nam Fatherland Front with ethnic minority lawmakers of the 16th legislature.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung offered incense at the Dong Loc T-Junction historical site in Ha Tinh Province.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam on April 16 met with Chen Gang, member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Secretary of the CPC Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as part of his ongoing state visit to China.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport, commencing a state visit to China from April 14 to 17.

At the invitation of Samdech Say Chhum, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and Chairman of the Standing Board of the CPP Central Committee, Tran Cam Tu, Politburo Member and Permanent Member of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee Secretariat, is leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation on an official visit to Cambodia on April 10.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has sent a congratulatory letter marking the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of the People’s Public Security advisory force (April 18, 1946–2026).

The 16th National Assembly adopted a resolution approving the Prime Minister’s proposal to appoint six Deputy Prime Ministers for the 2026-2031 term at its plenary meeting on April 8.

At the session, 495 out of 495 lawmakers voted in favour of the resolution approving his appointment. The resolution affirms that Le Minh Hung, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, and a deputy to the 16th NA, will serve as Prime Minister for the 2026-2031 term.

Presenting a draft resolution on the election of the State President, NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Le Quang Manh stated that, based on the Constitution, relevant legal provisions and the official vote-counting record, the legislature resolved to elect Party General Secretary To Lam as State President.

Party General Secretary To Lam presided over a ceremony in Ha Noi on March 30 to bestow the Military Exploit Order and Party membership badges on several incumbent and former Party and State leaders.