# Diplomatic activities of Vietnamese President To Lam > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/diplomatic-activities-of-vietnamese-president-to-lam > Updated: 2026-10-18T01:47:44.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 2. Vietnamese President To Lam has engaged in a series of high-level diplomatic activities to strengthen international relations. Following his attendance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly and a state visit to Canada in late September 2026, President To Lam is conducting a diplomatic tour through October 24, 2026, including visits to Denmark, Belgium, and the European Union. From October 19 to 21, 2026, President To Lam conducted a historic state visit to the Kingdom of Denmark, marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Hosted by King Frederik X and Queen Mary, the visit included a formal welcome ceremony, a state banquet, and the presentation of the Order of the Elephant to the President. High-level discussions focused on deepening political trust and expanding strategic partnerships in sectors such as trade, investment, science, technology, and green growth. During the visit, President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, participated in cultural and community engagements in Copenhagen. They visited the Glyptotek Museum and met with staff from the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese community residing in Denmark, Iceland, and southern Sweden. As part of a cultural exchange, Ngo Phuong Ly donated a ‘Vietnam Bookcase’ to the BIBLIOTEKET Rentemestervej library, containing literary works and publications intended to introduce Vietnamese culture to the local community. Additionally, the President met with the Denmark-Vietnam Friendship Association to encourage its role as a bridge in deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. On October 22, 2026, as part of his official visit to the European Union, President To Lam visited the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. The visit aimed to strengthen maritime, port, and logistics cooperation between Vietnam and the Flanders region. ## Claims - Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his spouse are on an official visit to Vietnam from October 17 to 18, 2026. (disputed by 10 sources) - This is the only state visit Denmark will host in 2026. (disputed by 4 sources) - Vietnam and Denmark will celebrate the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2026. (corroborated by 16 sources) - General Secretary and President To Lam will conduct a state visit to Denmark and official visits to the EU and Belgium from October 19 to 24, 2026. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, and green growth. (corroborated by 7 sources) - This is the first state visit to Denmark by a Vietnamese General Secretary. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Vietnam and the EU officially upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in January 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - King Frederik X and Queen Mary hosted a formal state welcome ceremony for To Lam and his spouse at Copenhagen Airport. (corroborated by 4 sources) - King Frederik X awarded General Secretary To Lam the Order of the Elephant, Denmark's highest honor. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: To Lam conducts state visit to Denmark to strengthen bilateral ties Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam is conducting a state visit to Denmark, the EU, and Belgium (Oct 19-24, 2026) to strengthen ties in green growth, technology, and trade. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/to-lam-to-conduct-state-visit-to-denmark-eu-and-belgium ### 2026-10-15: Vietnam leaders host Swiss President and prepare for EU, Denmark visits Vietnamese President To Lam is scheduled to visit Denmark, the EU, and Belgium in late October 2026. Meanwhile, Swiss President Guy Parmelin and Liechtenstein PM Brigitte Haas are conducting official visits to- 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-to-lam-to-visit-denmark-eu-and-belgium-in-october-2026 --- Cite as: Diplomatic activities of Vietnamese President To Lam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/diplomatic-activities-of-vietnamese-president-to-lam