President To Lam at the sworn-in ceremony on May 22, 2024.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz expressed his wish that President Lam will succeed in his new mission. He said he hopes to deepen the wonderful relations between the two nations in all areas.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin affirmed that Vietnam and Thailand are close friends and important partners of each other, expressing his hope to work with Mr. Lam to strengthen relations between the two countries.

Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un offered his congratulations to President Lam, emphasizing that his election reflects the trust and expectations that the Vietnamese Party and people give to him.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man takes the oath of office in Hanoi on May 20, 2024. (Photo: VOV)

President Lam and Chairman Man received letters of congratulations from Italian President Sergio Mattarella and President of the Italian Senate Ignazio La Russa, who underlined the strong bonds between the two nations which have been shaped by their long-term friendship. The Italian leaders expressed their wish to expand the dynamic bilateral cooperation with Vietnam as well as cooperation between Italy and ASEAN.

Chairman Man also received a letter of congratulations from Speaker of the Greek Parliament Konstantinos Tassoulas.