Vietnam’s General Secretary and President Tô Lâm, accompanied by his spouse Ngô Phương Ly, received an official welcome from Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow. The ceremony took place at the St George’s Hall within the Grand Kremlin Palace, marking a significant moment in Tô Lâm’s state visit to Russia. Both leaders exchanged greetings and introduced their respective delegations following the playing of the national anthems of Vietnam and Russia.
Post-ceremony, Tô Lâm and Putin engaged in discussions and observed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents before addressing the press. The two nations, sharing a traditional friendship that spans over 75 years, have developed political relations underscored by a high level of mutual trust. This relationship is further strengthened by regular high-level exchanges and collaborations within multilateral organizations and international forums.
The scope of Vietnam-Russia cooperation extends beyond political ties, encompassing cultural, scientific, and technological exchanges. Such collaboration is seen as a burgeoning pillar of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Additionally, the Vietnamese community in Russia plays a pivotal role in enhancing these bilateral ties.
Tô Lâm’s visit underscores Vietnam’s dedication to nurturing its longstanding friendship and strategic partnership with Russia. It aligns with Vietnam’s foreign policy goals of maintaining independence, self-reliance, and fostering diversification and multilateralization in its foreign relations.
The discussions during the visit are anticipated to delve into prospective areas of cooperation such as energy, science and technology, human-resource development, and infrastructure. Both sides aim to identify long-term strategic priorities that will bolster bilateral relations and align with their respective development goals.