1. Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong visited North Korea on October 11, 2025, for the 80th anniversary of North Korea's ruling party.
2. The visit was the first in 18 years by a Vietnamese Communist Party general secretary and marked a reaffirmation of the long-standing relationship between Vietnam and North Korea (75 years).
3. During the meeting, leader Trong pledged support for dialogue and stability on the Korean Peninsula, emphasizing the need for easing regional tensions and upholding international law - a move that reflects Vietnam's concerns over territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. Kim Jong Un expressed a desire to further develop the relationship between the two countries.