HCMC – Vietnam and Bulgaria have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership on the occasion of Party General Secretary To Lam’s ongoing visit to the southeastern European country.
As part of his official visit to Bulgaria, Party General Secretary To Lam co-chaired a joint press briefing with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev at the Presidential Palace in Sofia at noon on October 23 (local time) to announce the outcomes of their talks.
President Radev said the two nations had made an important new stride in their bilateral ties by upgrading them to a strategic partnership. This achievement reflects the tireless efforts of both countries over decades, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year, he added.
Radev said that he and General Secretary To Lam had reviewed the overall state of bilateral cooperation, expressing satisfaction with the results achieved so far, which lay a solid foundation for the future of their partnership.
Addressing the media, Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his sincere appreciation for the warm and respectful welcome extended by President Radev and the Bulgarian people to the Vietnamese high-level delegation.
He noted that the visit took place on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, marking a strong determination to elevate bilateral cooperation to a new stage of development.
He said that the two sides had held highly successful talks, during which they reviewed their cooperation, agreed on major directions to expand and deepen traditional areas of collaboration, and identified new sectors where the two countries have potential and shared interests.
The leaders also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
