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Vietnam's top leader to attend APEC summit in Shenzhen next month
General Secretary and President To Lam will lead a high-level delegation to the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Week in China from November 17-20, with plans for bilateral meetings during the visit.
LSN Vietnam ·
Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam will travel to Shenzhen for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Week, marking a significant engagement for the Southeast Asian nation at the annual gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders.
The visit, scheduled for November 17-20, will see To Lam accompanied by his spouse and a senior delegation representing Hanoi's commitment to regional economic cooperation. The attendance underscores Vietnam's active participation in APEC forums as the organization navigates evolving trade and development priorities across the Asia-Pacific region.
Beyond the main APEC proceedings, To Lam is expected to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts during his stay in China. Such engagements typically address matters of mutual interest and provide opportunities to strengthen diplomatic ties between Vietnam and other major economies represented at the summit.
The visit follows Vietnam's increasing focus on regional economic integration and its role in shaping APEC's agenda in coming years. As APEC continues to address challenges ranging from trade facilitation to sustainable development, Vietnam's participation at the leadership level reflects the country's stake in the grouping's future direction and decision-making processes.