General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse hosted a banquet in honor of Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his spouse, who are on an official visit to Vietnam on September 6 (Photo: VOV).

In speech, Party General Secretary and President Lam highlighted the outcomes of his talks with President Embaló, which led to consensus on key directions for stronger cooperation in various areas and the signing of cooperation documents to create a legal framework conducive to the bilateral ties.

The Vietnamese leader expressed his confidence that the visit, the first delegation exchange at the head of state level since the two countries established their diplomatic ties, would be a success, ushering in a new era of cooperation between Vietnam and Guinea-Bissau, meeting the aspirations of their people and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and beyond.

President Embaló underscored the deep connection between the two countries, noting that Vietnam holds a special place in the hearts and memories of the African people.

He expressed his hope that the contents of the talks will be concretized through mechanisms that promote economic, trade, cultural, and scientific exchanges.

President Embaló invited Vietnamese investors to explore opportunities in Guinea-Bissau, particularly in rice production and cashew nut processing, to build mutually beneficial partnerships. The President of Guinea Bissau also affirmed that both countries would continue to support each other in international organisations, including the United Nations and the International Organisation of La Francophonie, to achieve sustainable development.