Vietnam and Russia should take measures to soon lift the annual bilateral trade to 10 billion USD, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said during his reception in Hanoi for Russia Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov on November 11.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) meets with Russia Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov in Hanoi on November 11. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Russia should takemeasures to soon lift the annual bilateral trade to 10 billion USD, Prime MinisterNguyen Xuan Phuc said during his reception in Hanoi for Russia Ambassador to Vietnam KonstantinVnukov on November 11.
The reception took place shortly after the virtual meetingof the Vietnam – Russia Inter-governmental Committee had wrapped up successfully onthe same day.
Speaking to the Russian diplomat, PM Phuc welcomed themeeting, saying itprovided a good opportunity for the governments, ministries andagencies of the two sides to exchange views and seek ways to foster cooperation in the comingtime.
He also spoke highly of the enthusiastic contributions madeby the Russian diplomat during his mission in Vietnam to strengthening the two countries’Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam and Russia enjoy a high level of politicaltrust and regular exchanges of delegation, particularly at the high level, theleader said, adding that economic cooperation between the two nations has seenpositive progress over recent years, with two-way trade growing to 4.5 billionUSD in 2019 from 2.5 billion USD in 2014.
Despite the adverse impact of COVID-19, the bilateral trade rose bynearly 10 percent in the first nine months of this year, he added.
The leader went on to say the two countries should further beefup ties in economy, trade, security and defence, and that they need to removebarriers to pave the way for expansion of cooperation.
Russia Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov, for his part, said Russiaand Vietnam have a special relationship and the Russian side always treasures this.
He affirmed Russia’s support for Vietnam as the Chair of ASEANthis year, saying ASEAN is one of Russia’ top priorities for cooperation inAsia-Pacific and Vietnam tops ASEAN member states in economic and traderelations with Russia.
Vietnam is among the countries succeeding in combating COVID-19,he continued, adding Russia wants to assist Vietnam in COVID response, particularly interms of vaccine.
PM Phuc, meanwhile, reiterated that as the ASEAN Chair 2020,Vietnam continues supporting and bolstering the ASEAN-Russia StrategicPartnership./.
Spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova has expressed thanks to the Vietnamese Government for its continued provision of humanitarian assistance for Russia in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich held phone talks with his Russian counterpart General Sergey Shoigu on October 30, during which they reviewed defence cooperation results over the past time and set forth future orientations.
As Vietnam is serving as ASEAN Chair in 2020, many Russian experts have their belief in the Southeast Asian nation’s activeness in promoting ASEAN-Russia cooperative relations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) meets with Russia Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov in Hanoi on November 11. (Photo: VNA)
