President Putin's Vietnam visit to deepen bilateral ties: Russian expert
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Vietnam from June 19 to 20 at the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will lay a foundation and legal basis for the bilateral relations in the new development phase, a Russian political analyst has said.
Grigory Trofimchuk is a Russian political analyst. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Vietnam from June 19 to 20 at the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will lay a foundation and legal basis for the bilateral relations in the new development phase, a Russian political analyst has said.
In his writing posted on The Independent, a Russia prestigious international news and political analysis site, Grigory Trofimchuk stated that the visit is of great significance as the two sides are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Treaty on the Principles of the Friendly Relations (June 16)
They have adhered to consistent principles on their extensive cooperation and partnership over years, he said, highlighting the bilateral ties have stood the test of time, with Vietnam being a friendly partner of Russia.
Grigory Trofimchuk's writing on The Independent (Photo: VNA)
Touching on the economic-trade relations, he said the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) signed in 2015 has been a trustworthy guarantee for the principle of free cooperation between countries.
A comprehensive strategic partner of Russia, Vietnam has an important role to play in the country’s “Turn to the East” policy while the closer coordination between the two nations will contribute to the stable development in Southeast Asia – a vital international economic region, the analyst stressed.
He said the two sides boast huge potential to develop the economic, trade and investment ties, adding cultural exchange and education cooperation have been expanded, and collaboration at the local level growing dynamically with the Vietnamese community in Russia serving as a bridge.
He affirmed that since the two nations will celebrate their 75th anniversary of the diplomatic relations (1950-2025), the visit by President Putin will help consolidate motives to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership./.
The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is expected to open up new opportunities in bilateral relations, aiming towards the prosperous development for both sides.
Vietnam always considers Russia one of the top priority partners in its foreign policy, President To Lam told Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko during a reception in Hanoi on June 17.
Vietnamese and Russian leaders exchanged congratulatory letters to mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations between the two nations (June 16).
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
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.
