At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation MV Mishustin paid an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from January 14 to 15, 2025. The visit took place in the context of the two countries preparing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (January 30, 1950).
In Hanoi, Prime Minister MV Mishustin paid a courtesy call to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and President Luong Cuong, held talks with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and met with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. Prime Minister MV Mishustin laid flowers at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs, laid flowers and visited President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Russian Prime Minister MV Mishustin chaired a meeting with typical businesses of the two countries.
In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the two sides had in-depth discussions on many contents and directions to promote Vietnam-Russia relations in the fields of politics, economics-trade, science-technology and humanities, national defense, security, education-training, transportation, tourism and other fields. The two sides also discussed international and regional issues of mutual concern. The two sides support increasing exchanges through party and national assembly channels, between ministries and branches and promoting cooperation between localities.
The Russian side acknowledged Vietnam's important achievements in socio-economic development, enhancing the country's position in the region and the world.
The Vietnamese side highly appreciated Russia's positive achievements in socio-economic stability and development.
The two sides acknowledged that the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is constantly developing on the basis of mutual benefit thanks to regular political exchanges and contacts, especially at the highest level. The results of the State visit to Vietnam by President of the Russian Federation VV Putin (from June 19 to 20, 2024), the talks between Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh and President of Russia VV Putin on the occasion of attending the expanded BRICS Summit (October 24, 2024), as well as the official visit to Russia by Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man (from September 8 to 10, 2024) have created strong momentum for the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
The two sides emphasized the importance of jointly celebrating major holidays in the history of the two countries and in Vietnam-Russia relations, including the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia (January 30, 1950), the 50th anniversary of the liberation of South Vietnam and national reunification (April 30, 1975), the 80th anniversary of Russia's victory in the Great Patriotic War (May 9, 1945), and the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's Declaration of Independence (September 2, 1945).
The two sides discussed and agreed on measures to enhance bilateral trade cooperation, including further utilising the incentives of the Free Trade Agreement between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the one hand and the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states on the other, which will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its signing this year (May 29, 2015 to May 29, 2025), as well as the need to increase the supply of goods to each other's markets.
The two sides agreed on the need to develop rail and sea transport systems and multimodal freight transport. The two sides acknowledged the need to study payment methods to serve bilateral trade and other transactions.
The two sides agreed to continue to improve the bilateral legal framework to promote cooperation in various fields. The two sides acknowledged the efforts of the Vietnam-Russia Intergovernmental Committee on Economic-Trade and Scientific-Technological Cooperation and the ministries and branches of the two countries that agreed and signed cooperation documents during the visit and welcomed the continued exchange and negotiation of new cooperation documents in the coming time.
The two sides agreed to continue creating favorable conditions for the implementation of joint oil and gas projects on the continental shelf of Vietnam and on the territory of the Russian Federation, in accordance with the laws of the two countries and international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The two sides acknowledged that the Russian Federation's provision of oil and liquefied natural gas to Vietnam and processed products, and the development of new power projects, including renewable energy power projects, are promising directions for cooperation.
The two sides will continue to cooperate in implementing the project to build a Nuclear Science and Technology Research Center in Vietnam. Russia is ready to participate in building Vietnam's national nuclear power industry.
The two sides noted the stable operation of the Russian GAZ car assembly joint venture in Da Nang, part of which is exported to neighboring countries.
The two sides agreed to continue supporting all aspects of the activities of the Vietnam-Russia Joint Tropical Science and Technology Research Center, an institution that plays an important role in developing bilateral scientific and technological cooperation.
The two sides acknowledged the importance of continuing cooperation in the field of education and training, including training Vietnamese citizens at Russian universities within the framework of quotas granted by the Russian Government and the activities of the Vietnam-Russia Technical University Network; decided to accelerate the implementation of the project to establish a general education institution teaching in Russian in Hanoi. The two sides agreed to continue supporting research and teaching of Russian in Vietnam, including the use of the Pushkin Russian Language Institute in Hanoi, while strengthening and expanding research and teaching of Vietnamese in Russia.
The two sides attach importance to developing cooperation in the health sector, including the provision of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, staff training, nuclear medicine and other issues of mutual interest.
The two sides acknowledged the role of people-to-people exchanges in developing the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Russia; welcomed the enhancement of cultural exchanges, regular organization of national cultural days, art performances, film screenings and activities to enhance understanding between the two peoples through friendship organizations, media and social organizations. The two sides supported continued efforts to simplify travel procedures for citizens of the two countries.
The two sides noted with satisfaction that the resumption of regular direct flights and charter flights has contributed to increasing the number of tourists between the two countries. The two sides agreed that cooperation in adding destinations and increasing the number of flights is in line with the travel needs of the people of the two countries. The two sides welcomed the relevant agencies of the two countries to increase exchanges to promote cooperation in transport connectivity between Vietnam and Russia, as well as to develop the Vietnamese transport system.
The two sides acknowledged that the relationship between localities has great potential and always plays an important role in cooperation between Vietnam and Russia. Strengthening cooperation between localities will meet the wishes and interests of the people of the two countries and should be transformed into specific bilateral cooperation projects.
The two sides oppose the use of unilateral restrictive measures, interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states, protectionism and the application of extraterritorial rule of law, which violate the principles and provisions of international law, including the United Nations Charter.
The two sides emphasized the universality and comprehensiveness of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982), which is the legal basis for all activities at sea and in the ocean, and affirmed the need to maintain the integrity of the Convention. The two sides will coordinate to ensure security, safety, freedom of navigation and overflight, and unimpeded commercial activities.
The two sides support self-restraint, non-use of force or threat to use force, and settlement of disputes by peaceful means, in accordance with the principles of international law, including the United Nations Charter and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. They support the full and effective implementation of the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and welcome efforts to soon reach a substantive and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
The two sides supported the formation of a comprehensive and sustainable structure in relations between countries in Asia, based on the principles of equality, sovereignty, independence, non-alignment and international law. They stressed the importance of and supported the strengthening of the central role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in regional affairs and reaffirmed their commitment to the 1976 Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
The two sides welcomed increased exchanges, cooperation and mutual support at multilateral forums, including the United Nations, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and ASEAN mechanisms such as the East Asia Summit, the ASEAN Regional Forum, and the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting Plus, as well as initiatives within these frameworks to promote a multipolar, fair and sustainable world order, based on the fundamental principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, expanding space and opportunities for the free and successful development of countries and associations.
The two sides expressed their willingness to cooperate for mutual benefit and effectiveness within the framework of APEC, a leading economic cooperation mechanism in the region, focusing on implementing APEC's visions and priorities, addressing practical issues, and paying special attention to promoting and supporting each other's initiatives, including when Vietnam assumes the role of Chair of this forum in 2027.
The two sides emphasized the importance of the first ASEAN-Russia Summit (in Kuala Lumpur in 2005) and welcomed the significance of the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia Summit this year, agreed to strengthen and deepen the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, continue to effectively implement the ASEAN-Russia Comprehensive Plan of Action for the period 2021-2025 and prepare to coordinate in drafting new cooperation documents for the next 5-year period, as well as a strategic program on trade and investment cooperation between ASEAN and the Russian Federation, focusing on the fields of energy, high-tech manufacturing, digital transformation and smart cities. The two sides agreed to continue to cooperate closely at leading economic forums in Asia such as the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit and the Eastern Economic Forum.
The two sides welcomed the strengthening of ASEAN's partnership with the Eurasian Economic Union and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) based on the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding on Economic Cooperation between ASEAN and the Eurasian Economic Commission, as well as the 2005 Memorandum of Understanding between the ASEAN Secretariat and the SCO Secretariat, promoting the formation of a space of peace, stability, equal and indivisible security, trust, development and prosperity in the Eurasian Greater Continent.
The Russian side welcomed Vietnam's active participation in BRICS events in 2024 and expressed its readiness to create favorable conditions if Vietnam joins BRICS as a partner country.
Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/thong-cao-chung-ve-ket-qua-chuyen-tham-chinh-thuc-viet-nam-cua-thu-tuong-chinh-phu-lien-bang-nga-403075.html
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