Prime Minister’s Russia visit propels bilateral ties
The outcomes of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Russia from May 16-18 are believed to create a new momentum for the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia .
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The outcomes of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to 📖Russ🐼ia from May 16-18 are believed to create a new momentum for the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia .
The visit, which was made at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev, is the first trip abroad of Nguyen Xuan Phuc as the Vietnamese Prime Minister.
During his stay in Russia , the Government leader had a hectic schedule during which he held talks with Prime Minister Medvedev, where he said the selection of Russia for his first foreign trip has demonstrated Vietnam ’s trust in the country as well as its wish to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership.
PM Medvedev affirmed that Russia always considers Vietnam one of the country’s leading partners in Asia-Pacific.
Host and guest reaffirmed their resolve to enhance mutual political trust and the comprehensive strategic partnership. They also compared notes on various measures to beef up bilateral ties, to meet the long-term interests of the two countries’ people.
The two sides consented to step up their collaboration in energy while expanding the affiliation in other realms like petrochemistry and liquefied gas, and targeting third countries to become involved.
They will also continue partnership in national defence and security, especially in military technology.
As part of his three-day visit, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Speaker of Russia’s State Duma Sergei Naryshkin, Speaker of the Federation Council (Upper House) of Russia ’s Parliament Valentina Matviyenko and President of the Russian Communist Party G . Zyuganov, among others.
On May 19, he had a meeting with Russian President Putin to discuss major issues of shared concern and chart orientations for bilateral cooperation.
The Vietnamese PM also visited Russia ’s leading oil and gas groups like Gazprom and Zarubezhnef, where he pledged optimal conditions for sustainable, long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.
“The Vietnamese Government will create the best possible conditions for foreign businesses, including those from Russia , and will continue to remove obstacles hindering their operation,” he said.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 17 called at Zarubezhneft – one of Russia’s leading oil and gas groups during his ongoing Russia visit from May 16-20.
Each Vietnamese living in Russia has the responsibility for nurturing and developing the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Moscow on the afternoon of May 19 for Sochi to attend the Commemorate Summit to mark the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia dialogue relations.
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.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev (Source: VNA)
