Party leader ends visits to Indonesia, Myanmar

During his stay in Indonesia from August 22-24, the Party leader and the host country’s leaders discussed a host of measures to reinforce bilateral ties, affirming their determination to maintain their trustworthy friends with shared values and interests.

The two sides also agreed to coordinate closely with other ASEAN countries to maintain intra-bloc solidarity and the central and leading role of ASEAN in the regional architecture, actualizing the targets of the Community.

The two sides also signed six cooperation agreements.

During his stay in Myanmar from August 24-26, Party General Secretary Trong and Myanmar’s leaders reached orientations and solutions to boost the ties comprehensively, while agreeing to continue working hand in hand and supporting each other at international and regional frameworks, especially the ASEAN, the East-West corridor and the Mekong sub-region.

On the occasion, the two sides issued a joint statement on the establishment of the Vietnam-Myanmar comprehensive partnership, and signed cooperation deals.

Also on August 26, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong sent a message to Myanmar President Htin Kyaw to thank the State leader for his warm welcome.

He said the visit left him deep sentiments and impression on a beautiful country with rich cultural tradition, dynamism, and hospitable people, expressing his strong belief in a bright future of bilateral partnership in the time ahead.