The Vietnam - Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, and the significance of Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc's visit to Russia from November 29 to December 2, was highlighted in an article published on Russia's Independent newspaper on November 28.
Then Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – The Vietnam - Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, and the significance of VietnamesePresident Nguyen Xuan Phuc's visit to Russia from November 29 to December 2, was highlighted in an article published on Russia's Independent newspaper on November 28.
The article written by GrigoryTrofimchuk, an expert on international affairs, affirmed that Vietnam is a reliable partner of Russia notonly in the period of the former SovietUnion but also at present.
The trust in the bilateral relationship was once again affirmed in the fightagainst the COVID-19 pandemic, when Vietnam was one of the first countries inthe world that approved Russia’s vaccine, he wrote, noting that in August2021, the first batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine was successfully produced in Vietnam.
The article stressed that that the belief in Russia and Russian people hasbeen infiltrated in the blood of Vietnamese people.
Russia and Vietnam has shared the same opinion on many international issues. Notably,both countries support the multipolar world order, including the principleof resolving major conflicts in the world via peaceful diplomatic measures onthe basis of respect for international law, it said.
The author highly valued Vietnam's increasing role and position in the international arena,saying that the Southeast Asian nation is now a leading member of theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and an outstanding member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and a host of other influential organisations.
Expert on international affairs Grigory Trofimchuk. (Photo: VNA)
The article affirmed that Vietnam is one of the important driving forces of theAsia-Pacific region, which is considered the centre of global economic andfinance growth.
Regarding President Phuc's visit to Russia, Trofimchuk stated that in the eyesof foreign observers, especially Russian experts and scholars, the Vietnameseleader has shown himself to be an energetic and sincere person with gentle smiles.
The Russian Presidential Press Office’s statementsaid that during phone talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc before the visit, the two leaders agreed to further developthe comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Through its flourishing cooperation relations with Vietnam, Russia will show more clearlyits role in Asia – Pacific, an important region of the world, and engage more actively in strengtheningsecurity in Asia, including energy security, the article concluded./.
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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has expressed his hope that his upcoming visit to Russia will contribute to creating new momentum and breakthroughs to further deepen the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.
The Vietnam Military History Museum kicked off an exhibition in Hanoi on the fine traditional friendship between Vietnam and Russia, aiming to educate military personnel and people, particularly youth, on the ties.
The Vietnam – Russia Youth Forum 2021, which took place both online and offline in Russia and Vietnam, wrapped up on November 26 after three days of sitting.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Then Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: VNA) 
Expert on international affairs Grigory Trofimchuk. (Photo: VNA) 
