Hanoi, Sept. 15 -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse on September 15 evening hosted a banquet for King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of Thailand, as well as the Thai Royal delegation, who are paying a state visit to Vietnam from September 14-16. The top Vietnamese leader said the visit is an event of special significance, as it takes place on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic relations, marking an important milestone in their comprehensive strategic partnership. He emphasised that Vietnam and Thailand are close friends, sharing many similarities in history, culture and ...