Deputy Defence Minister Hoang Xuan Chien meets with the Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Ambassador Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko on June 26. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Defence Minister Hoang Xuan Chien has asked theRussian Ambassador to Vietnam to promote defence cooperation between Vietnamand Russia.
At a reception for Ambassador Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko in Hanoi on June 26,the deputy minister stressed that Vietnam always treasures the traditionalfriendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia.
He said along with the good development of the comprehensive strategicpartnership between the two countries, defence cooperation has continued to be rolled outeffectively in the fields of delegation exchange, training, scientific researchin the framework of the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre, military technology andmilitary history.
Chienproposed that the two sides continue to effectively implement the defencecooperation plan for 2023, especially joint activities of the two defenceministries such as the 6th defence strategic dialogue at the deputy defence minister level, and the conference of the Coordinating Committee for the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre.
He urged Russia to accelerate assistance for the building of dossiers on the70-year defence cooperation between Vietnam and the Soviet Union/RussiaFederation, and expand collaboration incyber security and strategic research.
AmbassadorBezdetko 🥀affirmed that the Russian defence ministry always wants to strengthencooperation with the Vietnamese defence ministry under signed documents. Hepledged to make the best possible preparations for the joint activities ofleaders of the two defence ministries./.
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Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh spoke highly of the effectiveness of cooperation between the Vietnamese and Russian supreme courts so far at his talks with visting Chief Justice of Russia Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Lebedev in Hanoi on June 19.
Vietnam always attaches importance to strengthening and expanding relations with Russia, considering it one of the top priorities in its foreign policy, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed the Vietnamese Embassy and representative missions in Russia to get plans ready for protecting Vietnamese citizens in Rostov-on-Don and some areas in southern Russia where the security and order situation has shown complicated developments.
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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.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
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The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
Deputy Defence Minister Hoang Xuan Chien meets with the Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Ambassador Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko on June 26. (Photo: VNA) 
