Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation arrived at Vnukovo 2 airport in Moscow in the evening of May 21 (local time), continuing important activities within the framework of the official visit to Russia at the invitation of host Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev.
An official welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is held at Vnukovo 2 airport (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, hisspouse and a high-ranking delegation arrived at Vnukovo 2 airport in Moscow inthe evening of May 21 (local time), continuing important activities within theframework of the official visit to Russia at the invitation of host Prime MinisterDmitri Medvedev.
A solemn official welcome ceremony was held at the airportfor the Vietnamese guests with the presence of many high-ranking officials ofthe two countries.
PM Phuc and his spouse were welcomed at the airport by aRussian Deputy Foreign Minister. The Government leader was invited to reviewthe Guards of Honour in the national anthems of the two countries by themilitary band.
Russia’s population in January this year was about 147million, with an annual per capita income standing at about 11,200 USD.
Vietnam and the Soviet Union, the predecessor of the currentRussia, officially established their diplomatic relations on January 30, 1950.The Vietnam – Russia political relations enjoy a high trust and have beenunceasingly consolidated. The exchanges of high-level delegations are conductedon a regular basis, creating a strong driving force for the development of thecomprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Last year, the two-way trade reached 4.5 billion USD,marking an increase of 28.5 percent over that of 2017. By February this year,Russia ranked the 24th among the foreign countries and territoriesinvesting in Vietnam with 127 projects that totaled 950 million USD, mostly inmining, oil and gas, processing and manufacturing. Vietnam has over 20investment projects in Russia with a combined capital of nearly 3 billion USD.
It is noteworthy that this time three years ago, PrimeMinister Phuc made an official visit to Russia and attended a high-levelmeeting to mark the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN – Russia DialogueRelations.
During his stay in Moscow, the leader is scheduled to havetalks and meetings with Russian leaders. He and Russian leaders will presideover a ceremony to launch the Vietnam – Russia Year.
PM Phuc is also to attend the Vietnam – Russia BusinessForum, receive representatives of Russia’s major firms, and meet withrepresentatives of the Russian veterans who took part in the war in Vietnam andthe Russia – Vietnam Friendship Association.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Russia from May 20-23 demonstrates that Vietnam treasures the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, and wishes to strengthen the all-round cooperation, especially in economy, trade and investment.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh has stated that the upcoming Russia visit by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will certainly contribute to lifting bilateral strategic partnership to a new height, especially in economy, trade, investment and people-to-people exchange.
Vietnam-Russia economic and trade relations have been growing continuously over the past years, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Pulkovo 1 airport in Saint Petersburg at 18:45 pm (local time) on May 20, beginning his official visit to Russia at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and his entourage on May 21 visited Saint Petersburg city as part of his ongoing official visit to the country at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
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.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
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.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
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.
An official welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is held at Vnukovo 2 airport (Photo: VNA)
