In his congratulatory message, Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah expressed his hope that under the leadership of the President, Viet Nam will continue to develop fast and witness strong economic growth. 

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, the Malaysian King expects to enhance close cooperation with the Vietnamese State leader and consolidate and strengthen Viet Nam-Malaysia strategic partnership. 

President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier noted in his congratulatory message that Germany and Viet Nam have traditional friendship relations, expressing his wish to work together with Viet Nam to expand collaboration in fields of trade, investment labor and climate change adaption. 

Secretary-General of the United Nations extended congratulations to Vo Van Thuong on his election as new President of Viet Nam.Photo DT

U.S. President Joe Biden congratulated Vo, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to an independent and prosperous Viet Nam. 

The U.S. leader wished to join hands with the Vietnamese President to promote cooperative and friendship relations between the two nations on the basis of common interests. 

Biden expressed his delight on the achievements in the bilateral relations across fields, including people-to-people exchanges, COVID-19 fight and climate change response, making contribution to security and prosperity in the region and the world. 

Governor General of Canada Mary Simon reiterated that the relations between Viet Nam and Canada have gained fruitful developments within comprehensive partnership framework on the basis of common interests and mutual support. 

She hoped that the bilateral relationship will continue flourishing for the sake of their peoples, particularly in the context of celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2023. 

On this occasion, the Vietnamese President also received congratulations from President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of Poland Andrzej Duda, Queen of Denmark Margrethe II, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Finland Sauli Niinisto, President of the Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

*** Leaders of Russia, India, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Japan, Italy, Mongolia, and the UAE have sent congratulations to Vo Van Thuong on his election as President of Vietnam by the 15th National Assembly.

In his congratulatory message, Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the two countries’ relations are based on the traditional friendship and mutual respect.

He expressed his belief that as the President of Vietnam, Thuong will help further solidify the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, thus meeting the fundamental interests of the two nations and contributing to regional security and stability.

Extending her congratulations, Indian President Droupadi Murmu said the solidarity and close-knit friendship between her country and Vietnam have been nurtured since the time of late President Ho Chi Minh, and bilateral relations have continued to be reinforced and developed into a comprehensive strategic partnership.

She wished to work with President Thuong to further promote bilateral ties on the basis of the Joint Vision Statement on Peace, Prosperity, and People adopted in 2020.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the DPRK’s State Affairs Commission Kim Jong-un emphasised that Thuong’s election as President of Vietnam reflects the Communist Party of Vietnam and the entire Vietnamese people’s high trust in the newly elected leader.

The traditional friendship between the two Parties and States will keep growing more strongly in the coming time, he affirmed, wishing Thuong many significant achievements in the new position.

Offering congratulations, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said the two countries mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship in 2023, and that over the last 50 years, they have jointly surmounted numerous difficulties and challenges and built close cooperation in all fields, from politics, economy, diplomacy, security to culture and people-to-people exchange.

He voiced his belief that serving as President of Vietnam, Thuong, a close and important friend of Japan, will help further intensify bilateral relations. Kishida also noted he hopes to work with the newly elected leader to elevate their countries’ ties to a new level.

For his part, Italian President Sergio Mattarella hailed the bilateral friendship and cooperation amid the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties, adding that he believes Italy and Vietnam will seize opportunities to further strengthen their strategic partnership and cooperation in the time ahead.

On this occasion, President Thuong also received congratulations from President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, President of the UAE Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.