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Vietnam extends congratulations to Romania's newly elected Prime Minister
Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has sent a congratulatory message to Luca Niculescu following his election as Romania's Prime Minister. The gesture underscores the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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Prime Minister Le Minh Hung conveyed Vietnam's warm wishes to Luca Niculescu on October 27, marking the official recognition of Romania's new leadership. The congratulatory message reflects Vietnam's commitment to maintaining and strengthening bilateral relations with European partners.
The exchange comes as Vietnam continues to expand its diplomatic engagement across diverse regions, particularly with Eastern European nations. Romania has emerged as an important counterpart for Vietnam in promoting mutual interests and fostering deeper economic and cultural exchanges.
Vietnam and Romania have developed a multifaceted partnership encompassing trade, education, and cultural cooperation. The traditional friendship between the two countries has been progressively enhanced through high-level exchanges and collaborative initiatives in recent years.
The extension of formal congratulations to Romania's new Prime Minister signals Vietnam's readiness to work closely with the Bucharest administration on matters of mutual concern and shared regional interests. Both nations are expected to explore expanded cooperation across various sectors in the coming period.
Photo: Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung during his visit to Russia, June 2026. Presidential Administration of Russia (kremlin.ru) via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).