A joint statement on the results of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to Russia affirmed the consistent policy of Vietnam in strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia, in order to meet the long-term interests of their peoples, and affirmed the importance of maintaining joint efforts to promote cooperation in all areas. Taking place ahead of big events of the two countries, including the 25th anniversary of a treaty on the basic principles for bilateral friendship in 2019 and the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Russia in 2020, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's visit to Russia is a special event that holds important historical significance for both Vietnam and Russia. The leaders’ agreement on consolidating, expanding and deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia showed a deep strategic vision, meeting the long-term interests of their peoples in … [Read more...] about An important milestone in promoting Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership
Comprehensive strategic partnership
Party chief’s visit to bolster comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh In a recent interview granted to Vietnam News Agency, Ambassador Manh affirmed that the visit aims to reinforce Vietnam’s foreign policy of attaching importance to and promoting its comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia. He stressed that the visit is especially significant as relations between Vietnam and Russia have witnessed a fruitful and practical development phase in terms of both Party and State channels, as well as local cooperation and people-to-people exchange. Vietnam considers Russia one of its most important and trusted partners, Manh said. Bilateral political relations have been strengthened with high trust through the regular exchange of delegations and meetings at all levels – especially at senior levels and consultation mechanisms and strategic dialogue. The two sides also cooperated and supported each other in multilateral forums such as the United Nations, the … [Read more...] about Party chief’s visit to bolster comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia
Boosting Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in a deeper, substantive and effective manner
The visit is an important milestone, helping to consolidate political trust, strengthen strategic cohesion, and enhancing the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation while affirming the consistent policy of Vietnam in regarding Russia as the top prioritised partner in its foreign policy. The visit is also expected to create a new impetus to foster the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia to develop in a deep, substantive and effective manner. The Vietnamese people are happy to share achievements in all aspects that Russia has accomplished in the past years. Russia's socio-political situation is quite stable, with high consensus among the people. In addition, Russia successfully held a presidential election on March 18 under which veteran and highly-respected leader Vladimir Putin won an overwhelming victory with nearly 77% of the vote and established the government for a new tenure. However, Russia is currently facing many difficulties due to the Western … [Read more...] about Boosting Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in a deeper, substantive and effective manner
The Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership is developing in a deeper, more substantive and sustainable manner
Q: Could you please tell us your expectations for your upcoming official visit to Russia and what issues you would like to discuss with President Vladimir Putin and other Russian leaders? A: At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation and I are scheduled to visit the Russian Federation in the coming time. The visit takes place at a time when the relationship between the two countries is developing well; especially on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of a treaty on the basic principles for bilateral friendship in 2019, and the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Russia in 2020. My official visit to Russia aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia, strengthen strategic ties and promote cooperation in all areas. I will hold comprehensive discussions with President Putin and Russian leaders on bilateral relations, on the major directions and measures to promote … [Read more...] about The Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership is developing in a deeper, more substantive and sustainable manner
Vietnam greatly values comprehensive strategic partnership with India
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc greets Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj (L) PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed the Indian Foreign Minister's visit to Vietnam and expressed his sympathy over huge losses caused by heavy rains and floods in many Indian states in recent times. The PM also extended condolences over the death of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Vietnamese government leader hailed the outcome of the earlier meeting between Swaraj and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. He suggested the Indian FM help to maintain the political trust between the two countries and step up Vietnam-India cooperation across a variety of areas, principally defence and security – a pillar of bilateral relations, economics, and trade. He said he hopes will examine ways to reduce trade barriers to facilitate Indian investment in Vietnam in power, renewable energy, and oil and gas exploitation. Phuc told his host that both sides boast huge potential … [Read more...] about Vietnam greatly values comprehensive strategic partnership with India