Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm, accompanied by his wife Ngô Phương Ly, was formally welcomed by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, marking a significant moment in Vietnam’s ongoing state visit to Russia. Held in the historic St George’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, the ceremony featured the exchange of greetings between the leaders and the playing of the national anthems of both countries. This event was followed by an introduction of the official delegations from each nation.
During the visit, Tô Lâm and Putin engaged in talks and witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents before addressing the media. The visit underscores the robust 75-year-long friendship between Vietnam and Russia, characterized by high political trust and frequent high-level exchanges. Both countries have been active collaborators in multilateral organizations and international forums, strengthening their relationship even further.
The partnership between Vietnam and Russia extends beyond politics, involving cultural, scientific, and technological exchanges. Scientific and technological cooperation is emerging as a new cornerstone of their comprehensive strategic partnership. The Vietnamese community residing in Russia plays a crucial role in deepening these ties, fostering a strong people-to-people connection between the nations.
Tô Lâm’s visit highlights Vietnam’s commitment to its strategic partnership with Russia, aligning with its foreign policy objectives of independence, self-reliance, and the diversification and multilateralization of its international relations. The discussions between the two sides are expected to explore enhanced cooperation in vital areas such as energy, science and technology, human-resource development, and infrastructure.
The visit aims to define long-term strategic priorities and ways to fortify bilateral relations to align with the development goals of both countries, reinforcing a partnership that continues to grow in scope and importance.