Tô Lâm engages in high-level diplomacy at UN and in Russia

Vietnamese General Secretary and President Tô Lâm has engaged in high-level diplomatic activities, including attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and conducting bilateral visits to the United States and Russia.

At the United Nations, Tô Lâm emphasized Vietnam's commitment to peace, international law, sustainable development, and technological governance, particularly regarding artificial intelligence. He also advocated for strengthening multilateralism and proposed comprehensive reforms for key UN bodies, such as the Security Council and the General Assembly, to better represent the interests of developing nations.

During his state visit to Russia, discussions focused on expanding cooperation in the petrochemical industry. Experts noted that while existing partnerships like Rusvietpetro have been successful, there is significant untapped potential in downstream sectors. Specifically, Gazprom Neft is reportedly in negotiations to acquire a 49% stake in the Dung Quất refinery, aiming to create a more integrated value chain spanning extraction, refining, and the production of high-margin petrochemical products for the ASEAN market.