President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Luong Cuong on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Cuong, 67, a seasoned military officer with over 40 years of service and a member of the Politburo since 2021, was elected to lead the nation in a historic parliamentary vote.
In a statement issued by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Cuong’s commitment to positioning Vietnam as a “trusted partner and responsible member of the international community.”
He also highlighted the longstanding, friendly relations between Nigeria and Vietnam, particularly in trade and cultural exchange, which he noted are grounded in mutual goals for peace and development.
President Tinubu assured the new Vietnamese leader of Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in sectors such as trade, agriculture, food production, education, and cultural and technological exchanges. Tinubu also expressed hope that Cuong’s leadership would bring success in serving both the people of Vietnam and the broader international community.
