Russian PM to make official visit to Vietnam
VOV.VN - Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin is set to pay an official visit to Vietnam from January 14 to 15, following an invitation from Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 10.
Vietnam and Russia established diplomatic ties on January 30, 1950. Over the years, their relationship has endured various challenges and has now grown extensively and deeply across multiple areas, including economics, trade, culture, education, and citizen diplomacy, forming a priceless asset for both nations.
To create a new legal framework for their bilateral ties, Vietnam and Russia signed the Treaty on the Fundamental Principles of Friendly Relations in 1994. The treaty affirmed the friendship between the two countries based on principles such as respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, equality, and mutual benefit, in accordance with international law.
The treaty marked significant milestones that have elevated Vietnam-Russia relations from a Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
During Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam in June 2024, both sides agreed to step up cooperation in a variety of fields, including economy, trade, security-defence, infrastructure, and energy.
In October 2024, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic. Novak reaffirmed President Putin’s strong regard for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, emphasizing that Russia considers Vietnam one of its most important partners in the Asia-Pacific region.
