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🇷🇺🇻🇳On April 15-16, Director of the Department for Liaisons with the Constituent Entities of the Federation, the Parliament and Public Associations of the Russian Foreign MinistryIgor Kapyrin held consultations in Hanoi with Director of the Department of External Affairs and Cultural Diplomacy of the Vietnamese Foreign MinistryLe Thi Hong Vanon coordinating interregional ties and the foreign economic links of Russian and Vietnamese regions. A separate meeting was also held with Deputy Foreign Minister of Vietnam Le Thi Thu Hang. The Sides exchanged views on the development of interregional and intermunicipal cooperation. They noted the intensive and productive engagement between the constituent entities of Russia and the regions of Vietnam, which makes a significant contribution to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, offers broad prospects, and provides a solid foundation for people-to-people contacts and the expansion of socio-economic ties. The Parties agreed to update the legal framework for interregional cooperation in light of the administrative-territorial reform recently carried out in Vietnam. The consultations also addressed Vietnam’s initiative to establish a bilateral interregional forum that could give an additional boost to ties between the peoples of Russia and Vietnam. 🤝Both Sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to continuing the dialogue and further strengthening coordination between their national approaches in this area. #RussiaVietnam

🇷🇺🇻🇳On April 13, a delegation of the Federal Service of National Guard Troops of Russia (Rosgvardiya) led by its Director, Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Army General Viktor Zolotov paid an official visit to Vietnam. ✍️ On April 13, Viktor Zolotov and Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security, Army General Luong Tam Quang, signed a Joint Action Programme for 2026-2028between Rosgvardiya and the Ministry of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The document provides for stronger cooperation in such areas as law enforcement, the protection of critical state facilities and counterterrorism. Additionally, the programme provides for an exchange of experience through practical joint activities, including training sessions, drills and exercises, as well as the further development of bilateral ties in personnel training and in the social and cultural spheres. *** 🤝 On April 13, Viktor Zolotov and General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam held a working meeting. During the meeting, the Sides exchanged views on current agenda issues, including in the context of global developments affecting the security of both countries. Particular attention was given to the further expansion of bilateral cooperation in law enforcement and counterterrorism. At the conclusion of the talks, Viktor Zolotov noted the Vietnamese Leader’s personal contribution to advancing cooperation betweenthe Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and stressed that Rosgvardiya remains open to constructive dialogue with its Vietnamese partners. *** 💐 During the visit to Hanoi, Viktor Zolotov honoured the Vietnamese heroic struggle against US invaders at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complexon Ba Dinh Square, where Vietnam’s independence was proclaimed in September 1945. The head of Rosgvardiya laid a wreath at the mausoleum of Vietnam’s first President and also visited the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House. #RussiaVietnam

🇷🇺🇻🇳 President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam Comrade To Lam. ✍️The message reads, in part: Dear Comrade To Lam, Please acceptmy heartfelt congratulations on your election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The decision of the National Assembly has once again testified to your high political standing and the broad support for the course you are pursuing towards accelerating Vietnam’s socio-economic development and defending the country’s legitimate interests on the international stage. I am confident that as President you will contribute to the further strengthening of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Moscow and Hanoi. I look forward to continuing our constructive dialogue and close joint work on current bilateral, regional and international issues. I wish you every success, sound health and well-being. VLADIMIR PUTIN #RussiaVietnam

🎙President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh (March 25, 2026, Moscow) 💬Vladimir Putin: Comrade Pham Minh Chinh, friends, I am delighted to welcome you to Moscow, to the Kremlin. First, allow me to congratulate you once again, along with all our Vietnamese friends, on the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. This event is of great importance for your country, and we have been following it with close attention. Please convey my greetings to Comrade General Secretary To Lam. We have developed positive and friendly relations both on a professional and personal level. Once again, let me stress that we would be glad to receive him in Russia at any time he finds convenient. Vietnam has been and remains our reliable partner and friend. Our relations, as we often emphasise, have stood the test of time. I know that you have a packed agenda for this visit. You have already met with Russia’s Prime Minister, Mr Mishustin, and the speakers of both chambers of parliament (Valentina Matviyenko and Vyacheslav Volodin], as well as Secretary of the Security Council [Sergei Shoigu]. ❗️ An agreement to build Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant has been signed. Trade has been following an upward trajectory in 2026, having increased by 5.6 percent since the beginning of the year. Today, we will discuss all aspects of our relations, considering their breadth. I would like to stress that we are always delighted to see our Vietnamese friends in Russia whenever they come here. *** Pham Minh Chinh: Allow me to convey greetings and best wishes from our General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, and other senior leaders of Vietnam, and to invite you to visit Vietnam this year, in 2026. Vladimir Putin: I will certainly accept your invitation to visit Vietnam. We always have a special feeling when we go there, and we sense the same warmth from the Vietnamese towards us, Russians. We always come to a country where we feel truly welcome, and that never goes unnoticed. And of course, our dialogue is always exceptionally sincere and built on deep trust, like that between close friends. Today, too, we will discuss all matters of mutual interest in that same spirit. #RussiaVietnam

⚡️Government of the Russian Federation: 🇷🇺🇻🇳On March 23, Russia and Vietnam signed an agreement on cooperation in the construction of a nuclear power plant in Vietnam. The document was inked in Moscow in the presence of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Prime Minister of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính. On the Russian Side, the agreement was signed by Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev, and on the Vietnamese Side by Minister-Chairman of the Government Office of Vietnam Tran Van Son. #RussiaVietnam

🇷🇺🇻🇳President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Lê Hoài Trung(February 24, 2026, Moscow) Lê Hoài Trung arrived in Moscow as a special envoy of the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam. *** 💬Vladimir Putin: First of all, I would like to congratulate you on the traditional Vietnamese holiday – the Lunar New Year – and ask you to convey my warmest greetings to the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, to all Vietnamese comrades, the country’s leadership and the entire nation of Vietnam. During my recent telephone conversation with Comrade To Lam, I had the pleasure of congratulating him on his re-election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam at its 14th Congress. We see that the work carried out by the Vietnamese leadership and the General Secretary enjoys the support of the Vietnamese people. We are happy for you and glad to see your success. 🤝Our bilateral relations are developing positively. Trade turnover is growing, and we maintain a substantive and open dialogue across all areas, including political cooperation. I am confident that your work in Moscow will be productive. #RussiaVietnam

🇷🇺🇻🇳 On January 24 Russia's President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam. Vladimir Putin offered heartfelt congratulations to To Lam on his reelection to the top party post during the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and wished him continued success in his efforts for the good of the Vietnamese people. To Lam thanked the Russian leader for his kind words and briefed him on the ambitious goals set by the National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The Leaders discussed prospects for further cooperation between Russia and Vietnam in politics, trade and economy, and energy, confirming their mutual commitment to developing the entire range of bilateral relations at a rapid pace and in the spirit of the comprehensive strategic partnership. They also agreed to maintain contacts at various levels. #RussiaVietnam

🇷🇺🇻🇳 President Vladimir Putinspoke over the phone with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong. 🕯 Nguyen Phu Trong expressed deep condolences over the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall. The Leaders had an in-depth discussion on bilateral relations, focusing on further development of mutually beneficial trade and economic, scientific and technological cooperation, and humanitarian exchanges. The Parties specifically stressed that Russia and Vietnam hold similar positions on the international agenda, and expressed confidence that Russian-Vietnamese comprehensive strategic partnership would continue to grow stronger. 🤝 The conversation was held in a traditionally friendly and constructive atmosphere. It was agreed to maintain dialogue at various levels, as well as personal contacts. #RussiaVietnam

🇷🇺🇻🇳 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of Vietnam Luong Cuongheld a meeting in Beijing (September 3, 2025) 💬 President Putin: Mr. President, friends, I am very glad to have the opportunity to meet with you on the sidelines of today’s ceremonial events. First of all, I would like to congratulate you and the people of Vietnam on the 80th Anniversary of the declaration of Vietnam’s independence,which you marked yesterday. This year, we are marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between our countries. Over these years, Vietnam and Russia have developed a special relationship of alliance and fraternal cooperation. It is difficult for me to list all the areas of our interaction, which has been growing stronger in the past few years. I am delighted to have this opportunity to meet with you and to discuss all aspects of our cooperation. Of course, I also have fond memories of the warm welcome that was extended to our delegation during our latest visit to Vietnam. #RussiaVietnam

⚡️ Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son. 🤝 The two Officials exchanged views on topical bilateral matters in the context of fulfilling the agreements resulting from the state visit by President Vladimir Putin to Vietnam on June 19 and 20, 2024. 🇷🇺🇻🇳 Sergey Lavrov and Bui Thanh Son went on to discuss several regional and international issues, including cooperation in the Russia-ASEAN dialogue framework, as well as the situation in the Asia-Pacific Region in general. #RussiaVietnam

🇷🇺🇻🇳 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putinsent a message to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and President of Vietnam To Lam. ✉️ I would like to sincerely thank you for the warm reception and unforgettable hospitality extended to me and the Russian delegation during the state visit to Vietnam. The trip to your country provided me with the most wonderful impressions. Our talks were truly constructive and fruitful. I am confident that the implementation of our bilateral agreements will help further strengthen relations of comprehensive strategic partnership between Moscow and Hanoi. I am counting on our future active joint work regarding topical issues on the bilateral and international agenda. #RussiaVietnam

🇷🇺🇻🇳 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of Vietnam To Lammet with graduates of Soviet and Russian universities at the Grand Opera House in Hanoi. 💬 Russia’s deep admiration for the courage, resilience, and heroism of the Vietnamese people in their struggle for independence. We also hold in high regard the hard work of the Vietnamese people, who have faced significant challenges with honour while defending the independence and freedom of their homeland, as well as preserving their vibrant culture and rich historical heritage. ❗️I believe that preserving historical roots and traditional values is crucial for any nation, people, or country that wishes to endure and maintain its identity. It is a unifying factor for the peoples of our two nations, and we take pride in knowing that our contribution, the Soviet Union’s efforts, played a significant role in Vietnam’s illustrious victories. These victories include the restoration of Vietnam, the development of its economic and defence capabilities, addressing social challenges, and training skilled professionals across various fields. I firmly believe that by building upon our strong traditions of friendship and mutual support, we will steadfastly advance the Russian-Vietnamese partnership, establish new ambitious goals, and undoubtedly achieve success. #RussiaVietnam