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Vietnam's top leader hosts Panama president for bilateral talks
General Secretary and President To Lam welcomed Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino to Hanoi on October 6, marking the start of an official state visit aimed at deepening ties between the two nations.
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The official welcome ceremony took place in the Vietnamese capital on the afternoon of October 6, with both leaders and their spouses in attendance. The ceremony preceded substantive bilateral discussions between To Lam and Mulino, who is on a four-day official visit to Vietnam from October 5-8.
The visit represents an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen diplomatic relations and explore areas of mutual cooperation. Vietnam and Panama have maintained traditional friendly ties, with the engagement reflecting both nations' commitment to deepening their partnership.
The talks between the two leaders are expected to cover matters of bilateral interest and regional significance. The visit underscores Vietnam's broader diplomatic engagement in the Americas and Panama's interest in strengthening relations with Southeast Asian nations.
People-to-people exchanges and cultural connections have historically formed the foundation of Vietnam-Panama relations. The official visit provides a platform for further advancing cooperation across multiple sectors of mutual benefit.