Hanoi: Vietnam’s Communist Party chief, To Lam, is set to visit North Korea in October 2025, marking the first visit by a Vietnamese leader to the reclusive nation in nearly two decades. This visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and North Korea, a milestone both nations are commemorating this year.

The last Vietnamese leader to visit North Korea was Nong Duc Manh in 2007. To Lam’s upcoming trip highlights Vietnam’s renewed interest in strengthening bilateral ties with Pyongyang.

Despite their longstanding diplomatic relations, Vietnam and North Korea currently do not have formal trade connections, as confirmed by the Vietnamese embassy in Pyongyang. The visit is expected to include meetings between To Lam and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,

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