Hanoi, April 9 -- Hanoi (VNA) - Leaders of Russia, Brunei, Japan, Venezuela, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Angola, Sweden and Switzerland and political parties have sent congratulatory messages and letters to Party General Secretary To Lam on his election as State President, Le Minh Hung on his election as Prime Minister and Tran Thanh Man on his election as National Assembly Chairman.

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez congratulated General Secretary To Lam on his election as State President, saying that the two countries share a history of struggle, dignity and resilience and their longstanding relations are built on respect, solidarity and cooperation. She reaffirmed confidence that both nations will continue to advance together...