State leader concludes Russian visit with great success
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on December 3, concluding his official visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A farewell ceremony was held for the Vietnamese leader at Vnukovo airport in Moscow (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on December 3, concluding his official visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The visit produced special success, becoming a major highlight on the two countries' bilateral agenda in 2021, creating a new motivation for the Vietnam- Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in all fields.
One of the most important outcomes of the visit is the successful talks between the two State leaders, during which the Russian President affirmed that Russia considers Vietnam a leading strategic partner in the region.
President Phuc underlined that Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: VNA)
In the joint vision statement released following the talks, the two sides reiterated their determination to further strengthen the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership until 2030.
The two sides will coordinate with each other to guarantee security, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight, and unimpeded trade. They support self-restraint, no use or threats to use force, and peaceful settlement of disputes among relevant sides in line with the common principles and standards of international law, including the principles in the UN Charter and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Vietnam and Russia support the full and effective implementation of the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea and welcome efforts to soon adopt a code of conduct in the waters.
In their meetings with the Vietnamese leader, other Russian leaders agreed that the visit has generated a new motivation for the development of bilateral ties, and its success will contribute to opening up a new period of strong, comprehensive and long-term growth of the relationship between the two countries.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh and his Russian counterpart Chernyshenko witness the signing of cooperation agreements between the two countries in energy, oil and gas, culture and health care (Photo: VNA)
Within the visit’s framework, a number of cooperation agreements were signed between the two Governments as well as among ministries, sectors, localities and businesses of both sides.
Apart from further lifting up the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to a new height across all fields in the new period, the visit also affirmed the loyal friendship and special ties between Vietnam and Russia./.
As part of his official visit to Russia, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is also Chairman of Vietnam’s National Defence and Security Council, met with Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia and Chairman of the ruling United Russia party, on December 1 afternoon (local time).
Nguyen Thi Hoang Van, deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations, on December 1 and 2 held meetings with leaders of the United Russia Party (URP), the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) and the A Just Russia – For the Truth party.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed that Vietnam always treasures and is grateful for the great help that the Russian people, including veterans and friends, have been giving to Vietnam in the struggle for national independence and unification in the past as well as in the construction and development of the country today.
Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son had meetings with representatives from the Russian educational sector on December 1 and 2, within the framework of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Russia.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted receptions on December 2 for leaders of big Russian companies which have business ties in Vietnam, namely the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Gazprom, Novatek, Sistema and Miratorg.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
A farewell ceremony was held for the Vietnamese leader at Vnukovo airport in Moscow (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh and his Russian counterpart Chernyshenko witness the signing of cooperation agreements between the two countries in energy, oil and gas, culture and health care (Photo: VNA) 
