Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Vietnamese people remain deeply grateful for the sincere and effective support extended by the former Soviet Union and the Russian Federation during Vietnam’s struggles for independence, as well as in its post-war reconstruction and renewal process.
During his official visit to the Russian Federation and attendance at the 80th anniversary of the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War, Party General Secretary To Lam held a brief meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 10 (local time).
On the afternoon of May 8 (local time), Party General Secretary To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, arrived in Moscow, commencing an official visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. The visit, scheduled from May 8 to 11, includes participation in the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Major Russian media outlets have extensively covered the official visit of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, highlighting his significant meeting with President Vladimir Putin during his September 9-10 trip.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s freshly-concluded state visit to Vietnam has grabbed the headlines of many foreign media outlets, including those in Russia.
Vietnamese President To Lam and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on June 20 had a cordial meeting with leaders of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association and Vietnamese alumni who had studied in Russia.
During his 5th visit to Vietnam on June 19 and 20, President Vladimir Putin and a high-ranking delegation of Russia are scheduled to have talks and meetings with senior leaders of Vietnam and some other activities, thereby continuing to enhance and develop the two countries' relations.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Russia from November 29 to December 2, which will be made at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, is expected to deepen the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend and deliver a pre-recorded speech at the 4th Russian Energy Week, which will take place in Moscow from October 13-15, at the invitation of Russian leaders and Government.
The Asia-Pacific region has a very high rate of COVID-19 infections and Russia stands ready to share experience in the fight against the pandemic, President Vladimir Putin has said.
Vietnam and Russia have a lot of potentials to accelerate their cooperation and should strive for a two-way trade value of 10 billion USD by 2020, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Moscow on May 22.
The plenary session of the 22nd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2018), the most important event of the forum, took place in Russia on May 26 under the theme “Creating an Economy of Trust”.
President Tran Dai Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi for Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during which he reiterated Vietnam’s wish to foster fruitful bilateral cooperation in all spheres.
Russia supports the formation of a FTAAP, President Vladimir Putin affirmed in an article posted on the Kremlin’s website on November 8 on the threshold of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
President Tran Dai Quang has sent a letter to thank President Vladimir Putin, the Government, and people of Russia for their prompt and valuable aid to Vietnamese storm victims.
The National Assembly of Vietnam always supports and participates in parliamentary cooperation activities hosted by Russia, including the Eurasian Women’s Forum in 2015 and the Meeting of Speakers of Eurasian Countries’ Parliaments in 2016.
President Tran Dai Quang arrived in Moscow on June 28 afternoon, starting his four-day official visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
