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Within the framework of the official visit to the Republic of Bulgaria from October 22-24, noon local time on October 24, General Secretary To Lam visited and gave a policy speech at Sofia University with the theme: The 75-year journey of Vietnam-Bulgaria Trans-Eurasian Friendship to Strategic Partnership in the New Era. Attending were school leaders, professors, lecturers and many students of the school. General Secretary To Lam gave a policy speech at Sofia University - Photo: VNA Cultivating the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Bulgaria Sofia University is one of Bulgarias oldest and most prestigious universities. After more than a century of establishment and development, Sofia University has become an quintessential symbol of Bulgarian education, a place that trains tens of thousands of intellectuals, providing high-quality human resources and many outstanding leaders for the country. The school has a Vietnamese Department, which makes an important contribution to preserving, cultivating and constantly strengthening the Vietnam-Bulgaria friendship. Speaking to teachers and students of the school, General Secretary To Lam said that the visit of the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to Bulgaria this time took place on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The two sides agreement to adopt the Joint Declaration on establishing a strategic partnership is an important historical milestone continuing the journey in Vietnam-Bulgaria relations and carries a meaningful message about the traditional, strong friendship relationship being developed to new heights. This is also a strong political commitment between two countries with a rich history and the same desire to create a future of peace, stability and prosperity; affirming the depth, sharing and fidelity in the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. The General Secretary expressed his deep gratitude to the generations of leaders and people of the two countries who have diligently nurtured the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Bulgaria - Photo: TTXVN General Secretary To Lam shared that as a close friend of Bulgaria, Vietnam is always interested in following and happy with the great achievements that Bulgaria has achieved; expressed his genuine impression and warm congratulations to Bulgarias feat of increasing the scale of the economy in 2024 more than 5 times compared to 2000; He believes that in the coming time, the Bulgarian people will continue to reap even greater successes in the countrys development. The General Secretary expressed his deep gratitude to the generations of leaders and people of the two countries who have worked hard to nurture the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Bulgaria; He emphasized forever that Bulgaria was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam (in 1950) while the Vietnamese peoples resistance war against invasion was ongoing. It was in great need of international friends to support and recognize the young State of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam to regain independence and freedom. General Secretary To Lam stated that President Ho Chi Minh, the great leader of the Vietnamese people, chose Bulgaria as one of the first places to visit. on the autumn days of August 1957, three years after the historic victory of Dien Bien Phu resplendent in five continents, shaking the earth. That decision of President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated trust, attachment and faith in the future of friendly relations between Vietnam and Bulgaria, laying the foundation for a sincere heart-to-heart friendship between two peace-loving peoples. After Vietnam won peace and unified the country, amid the chaos and difficulties caused by the siege and embargo, Anagin pills, precious checkered cloth and other timely support from the people came. Bulgaria is the embodiment of sharing and mutual support. General Secretary To Lam said there is a Vietnamese proverb that says: One piece when hungry is equal to one packet when full. Bulgarians are a people full of love and friendship in times of need is the most sincere friendship. General Secretary To Lam at Sofia University - Photo: VNA General Secretary said that the world is facing epochal changes. The world situation is moving towards multi-polarity and multi-center direction. Peace, cooperation and development are still major trends, but they face many obstacles and difficulties. Geostrategic competition is taking place at the most intense and comprehensive level since the Cold War. Non-traditional security challenges are increasing and becoming more complex and intertwined. Multilateral cooperation continues to assert its role, but also faces many challenges in terms of resources and efficiency. Breakthroughs in science and technology create opportunities for breakthroughs, while also creating many new challenges and risks. Emphasizing the vision and relationship between the two countries in the new chapter when it has been upgraded to a Vietnam-Bulgaria Strategic Partnership, General Secretary To Lam affirmed that Vietnams development path cannot be separated from the world. The two countries developing together, supporting each other and steadfastly following the path of peace, independence, self-reliance and prosperity is the choice that brings the highest benefits to the two peoples. The two countries share many similarities in their customsSupporting a fair and peaceful world order, supporting free trade, multilateralism, respecting the independence, sovereignty and legitimate interests of each country. Sofia University students attend General Secretary To Lams speech - Photo: VNA Creating great opportunities for cooperation to develop and prosper together. The General Secretary said that over the past 75 years, Vietnam-Bulgaria relations have been constantly strengthened and developed in many fields. However, faced
