Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- Party General Secretary To Lam congratulated outgoing Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam on his successful tenure during a reception in Hanoi on October 3, crediting his important role in the upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the host's historic visit to Singapore in March.

The Vietnamese Party and State always consider Singapore a close friend, a trusted companion, and a key economic partner, he said, wishing to unceasingly deepen the newly upgraded partnership to deliver real gains to their peoples.

Speaking highly of Singapore's enduring assistance since Vietnam's early years of Doi Moi (renewal) and global integration, particularly in policy building and workforce t...