In a ceremonious event at the Grand Kremlin Palace’s St George’s Hall, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Vietnamese General Secretary and President Tô Lâm, accompanied by his spouse, Ngô Phương Ly, marking a significant moment in the Vietnamese leader’s state visit to Russia. The official ceremony commenced with a warm exchange of greetings between Putin and Tô Lâm, followed by the playing of the national anthems of both nations. During the event, the leaders took the opportunity to introduce their respective official delegations to each other.
Subsequent to the ceremonial proceedings, Tô Lâm and Putin engaged in discussions and oversaw the signing of documents aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. They later addressed the media to summarize the outcomes and significance of their talks. The collaboration between Vietnam and Russia has been deeply rooted in a traditional friendship that spans over 75 years, characterized by a notable level of mutual trust in their political relations. This enduring partnership is bolstered by regular high-level exchanges and active participation in multilateral organizations and international forums.
Beyond political ties, the cooperation between the two countries extends to cultural and scientific domains, with people-to-people exchanges playing a vital role. There is a growing emphasis on scientific and technological collaboration, which is considered a promising addition to their comprehensive strategic partnership. The Vietnamese community residing in Russia has also been instrumental in reinforcing the bonds between the two nations.
Tô Lâm’s visit underscores Vietnam’s ongoing commitment to nurturing its longstanding friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia. It aligns with Vietnam’s broader foreign policy objectives of maintaining independence, fostering self-reliance, and pursuing diversification and multilateralization in its international relations. During the visit, both countries are anticipated to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation in energy, science and technology, human-resource development, and infrastructure. They aim to align these efforts with their long-term strategic priorities to fortify bilateral relations, in accordance with their developmental aspirations.