General Secretary To Lam and his wife Ngo Phuong Ly depart for a visit to Finland.

The delegation included: Chairman of the Central Inspection Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc; General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense; General Luong Tam Quang, Minister of Public Security; Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung; Chief of the Central Party Office Pham Gia Tuc; Head of the Central Policy and Strategy Committee Nguyen Thanh Nghi; Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung; Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien; Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang; Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Central Internal Affairs Committee Vo Van Dung; Deputy Head of the Central Organization Committee Bui Thi Quynh Van; Mr. To An Xo, Assistant to the General Secretary, in charge of the General Secretary's Office; and Vietnamese Ambassador to Finland Pham Thi Thanh Binh.

General Secretary To Lam's official visit to Finland is the highest-level visit by a Vietnamese leader to Finland since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1973, demonstrating Vietnam's appreciation for the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Finland.

The visit takes place against the backdrop of the two countries celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (1973-2023), a significant milestone opening a new phase of cooperation, affirming political trust, and strengthening cooperation in traditional areas such as education and training, science and technology, environment, and agriculture. At the same time, it expands into new areas such as digital transformation, renewable energy, and the circular economy – directions consistent with the sustainable development vision of both countries.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Finland Pham Thi Thanh Binh said that the General Secretary will hold talks and meetings with high-ranking Finnish leaders to exchange views in depth on the direction of Vietnam-Finland relations in the new period, as well as international and regional issues of mutual concern.

Leaders are expected to witness the signing and exchange of several bilateral cooperation documents, opening up new opportunities for collaboration in the fields of sustainable development, green agriculture, and the circular economy.

The General Secretary will visit and work with a number of exemplary economic and educational institutions in Finland. These activities clearly demonstrate Vietnam's vision for cooperation in innovation and the development of high-quality human resources.

General Secretary To Lam will meet with the Vietnamese community in Finland and throughout Northern Europe, listening to their concerns and encouraging them, thereby further strengthening the bond between the Vietnamese community and their homeland. In particular, the General Secretary will meet with Vietnamese students in Finland, demonstrating the highest leadership's concern for the younger generation, encouraging them to study, cultivate knowledge, and contribute to the country's development.