Dear Comrade To Lam,

Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The decision of the National Assembly has once again testified to your high political standing and the broad support for the course you are pursuing towards accelerating Vietnam’s socio-economic development and defending the country’s legitimate interests on the international stage.

I am confident that as President you will contribute to the further strengthening of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Moscow and Hanoi.

I look forward to continuing our constructive dialogue and close joint work on current bilateral, regional and international issues.

I wish you every success, sound health and well-being.

VLADIM