Leaders of countries sent congratulatory messages and letters to President Vo Van Thuong.

President Vo Van Thuong takes the oath of office. Photo: VNA

In his congratulatory letter, President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith emphasized that the election of Comrade Vo Van Thuong as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam demonstrates the trust of the Party, State and People of Vietnam in him; affirming that he will always be ready to cooperate to contribute to consolidating the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, comradeship and brotherhood between the two Parties, two States and peoples of the two countries, founded by the great President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane and President Souphanouvong and preserved, cultivated and promoted by generations of leaders of the two countries. Comrade Thongloun Sisoulith also expressed his belief that, with his capacity and rich experience, Comrade Vo Van Thuong, together with the collective leadership of Vietnam, will continue to lead the country to continue to move steadily towards the goal of a rich people, a strong country, democracy, fairness and civilization; At the same time, I wish the Laos - Vietnam relationship to be forever green and everlasting.

The message from President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China emphasized: China and Vietnam are two friendly socialist neighbors connected by mountains and rivers. Over the past year, President Xi Jinping and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong reached important common understandings on consolidating traditional friendship, enhancing strategic exchanges, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, and jointly building a bright future for the development of the China-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership in the new era. President Xi Jinping expressed the high importance of China-Vietnam relations and is willing to work with President Vo Van Thuong to promote the stable and healthy development of bilateral relations; wish Vietnam prosperity and happiness for the people; and wish the President even greater achievements in his new position.

In his congratulatory letter, Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni sent his best wishes to President Vo Van Thuong on the occasion of his election by the Vietnamese National Assembly as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. At the same time, the King expressed his firm belief that under the leadership of the President, Vietnam will continue to achieve great achievements, develop rapidly in all fields and play an important role in the region and the world; the relationship between Cambodia and Vietnam will become increasingly close, continue to maintain peace, stability, cooperation and further develop together.

In his congratulatory letter, President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez sent to President Vo Van Thuong his best wishes for success and happiness as he takes on this important new responsibility; firmly believing that Cuba and Vietnam will continue to strengthen cooperation in all fields, consolidating the exemplary relationship between the two Parties, States and Peoples based on mutual political trust and regular exchange of experiences of each country in the joint effort to build socialism. Comrade Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez reaffirmed his steadfast will to continue efforts to preserve the traditional solidarity and brotherhood between Vietnam and Cuba.