Russia attaches importance to strategic partnership with Vietnam in new context
Russia attaches importance to the strategic partnership with Vietnam in the new context, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Russia attaches importance to the strategic partnershipwith Vietnam in the new context, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharovahas said.
She made the remarks on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the signing ofthe Vietnam-Russia strategic partnership statement (March 1).
The statement is a clear confirmation of the aspirations of Vietnamese andRussian people for enhancing the bilateral ties on the basis of thetime-honoured friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between the twocountries, the spokeswoman said.
The signing is the result decades-long, effective collaboration between Vietnamand Russia across spheres, while demonstrating their determination to expandthe relationship in the new historical context, according to the statement.
Zakharova said over the past two decades, the strategic partnership has reaped impressiveachievements, with high-level political dialogues and visits at the highestlevel by leaders of the two countries maintained.
Meanwhile, cooperation in trade, economy, military and military technology,science-technology, and humanitarian collaboration have also received more momentum.
She highlighted the intensified exchanges between the parliaments, Parties andlocalities, and new cooperation mechanisms, saying Vietnam and Russia elevatedtheir relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2021.
The solidarity and mutual support have been reflected during the fight againstthe COVID-19 pandemic, Zakharova said.
Vietnam and Russia have provided consultations and other necessary aid for eachother, while sharing experience in the combat, she elaborated.
Given difficulties facing the region and the world, the comprehensive strategicpartnership remains an important factor of Russia’s foreign policy inAsia-Pacific, the spokeswoman said.
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Nguyen Phuong Nga presents the “For peace and friendship among nations”insignia to Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov. (Photo: VNA)
On this occasion, Russia’s TASS news agency had an interview with Russian Ambassadorto Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov who said the bilateral ties have made progressover the past two decades.
Thanks to joint efforts, the two countries have reached serious agreements,even breakthrough ones, to strengthen the mutually beneficial relationship inall fields, the ambassador said.
Mentioning the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian EconomicUnion, he said the deal has contributed to raising Vietnam-Russia trade to 5.7billion USD in 2020 given the pandemic.
He stressed effective cooperation in oil and gas, with the formation of suchjoint ventures as Vietsovpetro, Rusvietpetro, Gazpromviet and Vietgazprom thathave benefited both sides./.
A workshop to promote economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Russia was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia at the Hanoi – Moscow trade centre on December 22.
Russian media have recently spotlighted Vietnam’s preparation for the 13th national congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), as well as the country’s achievements in political, social and economic areas and external affairs.
The Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg on January 29 hosted a webinar to mark the 71st anniversary of diplomatic ties between Russia and Vietnam (1950-2021).
The Vietnamese community in Russia is mourning the passing of a great friend of Vietnam, Irina Petrovna Karmanova, who was former General Secretary of the Russia - Vietnam Friendship Association.
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.
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.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova (Photo: VNA) 
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Nguyen Phuong Nga presents the “For peace and friendship among nations”insignia to Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov. (Photo: VNA) 
