Vietnam's top leader departs for UNGA 81 high-level debate, state visit to Canada

VNExpress - Sep 20, 2026

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam departed Hanoi on Sunday morning to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), engage in bilateral activities in the U.S., and pay a state visit to Canada.

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