Hanoi, July 28 -- Vietnam attaches importance to its traditional friendship with Lithuania and hopes to deepen cooperation across a wide range of sectors, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung told his Lithuanian counterpart Kestutis Budrys during their talks in Hanoi on July 28. Welcoming the Lithuanian minister, Trung said the visit reflects Lithuania's strong commitment to expanding comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam. He noted that it also helps implement agreements reached by the two countries' high-ranking leaders following the official visit to Vietnam by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in June 2025, while preparing for the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027. Vietnam values Lithuania as a traditional and i...