Manila: General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Manila on May 31 afternoon, beginning a state visit to the Philippines until June 1. The visit is made at the invitation of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his spouse. According to Vietnam News Agency, the state visit aims to strengthen diplomatic relations and explore potential collaborations between Vietnam and the Philippines. The visit includes meetings with key Philippine officials and aims to enhance bilateral ties, focusing on trade, investment, and cultural exchange.