Strengthening Vietnam - Russia relations

At the invitation of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to Vietnam from June 19-20.

Win-win cooperation

Over the years, the relationship between the two countries has developed very well, rapidly and comprehensively; it is a model of mutually beneficial and equal cooperation, in line with the interests of peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world. Mutual understanding and political trust between the two countries have been enhanced through visits and exchanges of high-level delegations.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Vladimir Putin met and spoke to the press after talks during their visit to Russia (2018)

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Immediately after the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President Vladimir Putin had a phone call to congratulate General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Afterwards, Chairman of the United Russia Party Dmitry Medvedev had a phone call with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. In 2023, according to the Cooperation Agreement between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the United Russia Party, Chairman of the United Russia Party Dmitry Medvedev paid an official visit to Vietnam. During the high-level phone call on March 26, 2024, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed many issues; in which, President Vladimir Putin accepted the invitation of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to visit Vietnam. Through the exchanges and mutual visits, the two countries' senior leaders discussed the international situation, the situation of the two countries, and the political orientation for the overall relationship in general. In foreign affairs, the Party's foreign relations have developed very well, with many forms of cooperation between the Communist Party of Vietnam and major political parties of Russia, including the United Russia Party, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, and the Just Russia - For Truth Party. Vietnam and Russia have cooperation channels between the Governments and National Assemblies of the two countries. Vietnam is the first country to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), of which Russia is a member. Vietnam is Russia's largest trading partner in Southeast Asia. Russia is one of Vietnam's top five trading partners in Europe. The two countries also have mutual investment projects, including important fields and Russia's strengths such as energy, science and technology, education and training, etc. In addition, Vietnam and Russia also have many forms of cooperation in the fields of defense and security. Cooperation in education and training, science and technology continues to be maintained. Currently, there are about 5,000 Vietnamese students studying in Russia. Cultural, sports and tourism cooperation has been actively implemented with the annual and rotating organization of Cultural Days in each country. Regarding local cooperation, the two sides have established about 20 pairs of relationships. The Vietnamese community in Russia has about 60,000 people, making many contributions to the country and the host country, contributing to strengthening the traditional friendship between the two countries. People-to-people exchange cooperation has been constantly strengthened... Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of Russian tourists to Vietnam was the largest among European countries. In 2023, Vietnamese Cultural Days took place in Russia; it is expected that in 2024, Russian Cultural Days will be held in Vietnam.

Vietnam - Russia relations develop comprehensively

Looking back at the Vietnam - Russia relationship , Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Party Central Committee's Foreign Affairs Commission Le Hoai Trung commented: "Overall, the relationship between the two countries has developed comprehensively and strongly, bringing practical benefits to the people of the two countries, for the sake of peace, stability and cooperation in the region and the world". President Vladimir Putin was the one who directly agreed with senior leaders of Vietnam to establish the Vietnam - Russia Strategic Partnership in 2001 and then the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2012. During his 5th visit to Vietnam, President Vladimir Putin and the high-ranking Russian delegation will have talks, meetings and exchanges with senior leaders of Vietnam and a number of other meaningful activities, thereby continuing to consolidate and develop the Vietnam - Russia relationship. Within the framework of the talks and meetings, the senior leaders of Vietnam and President Vladimir Putin and the high-ranking delegation of Russia will discuss the situation of each country, assess the international situation, especially issues of mutual concern such as maintaining peace, cooperation and development, resolving disputes, improving and implementing important frameworks such as the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), moving towards a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) as well as directions for promoting cooperation in many aspects in the coming time. Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Party Central Committee's External Relations Commission Le Hoai Trung emphasized: "The state visit of President Vladimir Putin to Vietnam, at the invitation of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, demonstrates Vietnam's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, development, diversification and multilateralization".

An important occasion to elevate bilateral relations

In addition, the visit contributes to affirming the country's position and prestige; affirming the consistent foreign policy of the 13th National Party Congress and Resolution No. 34-NQ/TW of the Politburo on a number of major orientations and policies to implement the foreign policy of the 13th National Party Congress, continuing to be implemented comprehensively to promote and deepen relations with strategic partners, comprehensive partners, and other important partners of Vietnam; at the same time, promoting the pioneering role of foreign affairs in contributing to creating and maintaining peace, and mobilizing resources for development. The state visit to Vietnam took place shortly after President Vladimir Putin took office for a new term, demonstrating the high appreciation of Russia, President Vladimir Putin personally, as well as the international community for the foundation, potential, position, and international prestige of Vietnam over 40 years of renovation, on the basis of inheriting the struggle process with many efforts of our people over many generations. At the same time, the visit affirms the respect for the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the respect of Russian President Vladimir Putin for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong personally - who has made many contributions to the relationship between the two countries. With a very good traditional friendship, strong support, affection from the people of the two countries and on the basis of the achievements, President Vladimir Putin's visit to Vietnam is an important occasion to elevate the relationship between the two countries, take advantage of the potential and promote the advantages of both sides, propose new directions for bilateral cooperation for common goals, for the interests of the two peoples, and actively contribute to peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

Traditional relationships are very special.

Taking place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on the Basic Principles of Vietnam-Russia Friendship (1994-2024) and towards the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2025, President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam is a foreign activity of special significance. Vietnam and Russia have always had a very special traditional relationship. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin and the great October Revolution in Russia marked a turning point in President Ho Chi Minh's journey to find a way to save the country. The Soviet Union, later the Russian Federation, has always been a great, loyal, and devoted friend of Vietnam. On January 30, 1950, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) officially established diplomatic relations. On June 16, 1994, Vietnam and the Russian Federation signed the Treaty on the Basic Principles of Friendly Relations between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Russia, laying the foundation and legal basis for the relationship between the two countries in a new stage of development. On March 1, 2001, Vietnam and Russia signed a Joint Statement on Strategic Partnership. On July 27, 2012, Vietnam and Russia issued a Joint Statement on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership.

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