On May 7, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, held an expanded meeting with To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

During the meeting, the sides noted that while diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Vietnam have existed for 30 years, friendly ties between the two nations date back to the late 1950s. They fondly recalled the visit of President Ho Chi Minh of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam to Azerbaijan and the visit of National Leader Heydar Aliyev to Vietnam during his tenure in the leadership of the USSR.

The leaders discussed energy and joint investment projects, noting the significant potential for cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian fields. They also exchanged views on collaboration in areas such as security, defense, and combating cybercrime, emphasizing the need to deepen ties across all sectors.

The meeting also touched upon cooperation within the framework of the UN, CICA, the Non-Aligned Movement, and other international organizations. The Vietnamese side expressed interest in diversifying its export routes, noting the potential offered by the North-South and East-West transport corridors. “Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.