Myanmar leaders, including President Htin Kyaw, cabled massages of congratulation to Vietnam, expressing pleasure over the upgrade of Myanmar-Vietnam ties to a comprehensive cooperative partnership.

In their messages, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narenda Modi said they treasure the lasting friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam and expressed hope for further relations.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros sent a congratulatory message to President Tran Dai Quang, saying Venezuela wants to consolidate political ties and cooperative friendship with Vietnam.

In his message, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed his wish to nurture the bilateral ties with Vietnam.

Republic of Korean President Moon Jae-in said in his congratulatory message that he wishes Vietnam will successfully host the APEC 2017 summit.

US President Donald Trump cabled a congratulatory message to President Tran Dai Quang, expressing his hope to work together with Mr. Quang to boost the two countries’ relationship and look forward to his visit to Vietnam in November.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella said in his message that the close friendship between Vietnam and Italy will create premise for further cooperation between the two countries and contribute to each country’s socio-economic development.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his pleasure and wish to develop the relationship with Vietnam in anticipation of the 5^th anniversary of their strategic partnership and the 45^th establishment of their diplomatic ties.

Australian Governor-General Peter Cosgrove stressed that Vietnam’s hosting of APEC Year 2017 is a good opportunity for the country to show to the world its dynamic economy and that Australia will continue to help Vietnam successfully host the APEC Summit.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman sent messages of congratulation to President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.