Vietnam’s General Secretary and President, Tô Lâm, along with his wife, Ngô Phương Ly, were formally welcomed by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a ceremony held in Moscow’s Kremlin. The event marked the continuation of the Vietnamese leader’s state visit to Russia. The ceremony took place in the St George’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, where both leaders exchanged greetings and listened to the national anthems of their respective countries. Following the ceremony, Tô Lâm and Putin introduced their official delegations to each other.
The discussions between Tô Lâm and Putin after the ceremony were pivotal, as they led to the exchange of documents focused on bilateral cooperation. The leaders then addressed the press, underscoring the longstanding friendship between Vietnam and Russia, which spans over 75 years. This relationship is built on a strong foundation of trust and is characterized by regular high-level exchanges and collaboration within multilateral organizations and international forums.
In recent years, the partnership between the two nations has broadened, encompassing cultural exchanges, science and technology collaborations, and people-to-people interactions. Notably, scientific and technological cooperation is emerging as a promising area within their comprehensive strategic partnership. Additionally, the Vietnamese community residing in Russia has played a significant role in reinforcing the ties between the two countries.
Tô Lâm’s visit to Russia underscores Vietnam’s commitment to maintaining its traditional friendship with Russia and furthering their comprehensive strategic partnership. This trip aligns with Vietnam’s broader foreign policy goals, which emphasize independence, self-reliance, and the diversification and multilateralization of international relations. The visit is expected to facilitate discussions on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including energy, science and technology, human resource development, and infrastructure.
Both leaders are anticipated to explore long-term strategic priorities that support the development objectives of Vietnam and Russia. These discussions will likely focus on strengthening bilateral relations to align with the evolving goals of both nations and to address mutual interests in global and regional contexts.