Vietnamese President To Lam Receives Outgoing Palestinian Ambassador

On 25 June 2026, General Secretary and President To Lam hosted a reception for Palestinian Ambassador Saadi Salama, who was concluding his term in Vietnam. The meeting took place in Hanoi and included the customary congratulations on the ambassador’s service.

To Lam reiterated Vietnam’s support for the Palestinian people’s “just struggle,” affirmed backing for a two‑state solution, and highlighted Vietnam’s participation in the Gaza Board of Peace. The ambassador conveyed greetings from President Mahmoud Abbas and praised Vietnam’s contributions to reconstruction efforts in Gaza and its broader achievements in national development.

The ceremony also featured references to honors previously bestowed on Vietnamese figures such as General Vo Nguyen Giap and Nguyen Thi Binh, underscoring the long‑standing friendship between the two nations.