President Vladimir Putin met Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung at the Kremlin on Tuesday (24 February), reaffirming the Russia–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership.
Putin congratulated General Secretary To Lam on his re-election at the 14th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, describing bilateral ties as developing on a “positive trajectory” with growing trade and sustained political dialogue.
Le Hoai Trung, acting as special envoy of General Secretary To Lam, briefed the Kremlin on the outcomes of the Party Congress and underscored Vietnam’s priority on long-term cooperation with Russia.
Diplomatic relations date to 1950. Since 2001, ties have been formalised as a strategic partnership, elevated in 2012 to a comprehensive level. High-level engagement remains frequent, including Putin’s 2024 state visit to Vietnam and multiple meetings in 2025 with To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Key developments:
• Bilateral trade rose 20.2% in 2024 (Russia’s Federal Customs Service); up 0.6% Jan–Sept 2025.
• Over 80 post-1991 treaties underpin cooperation.
• 590,000 Russian tourists visited Vietnam Jan–Nov 2025, following expanded direct flights.
• Energy, agriculture, defence, science and education remain core pillars of cooperation.
ℹ️ Kremlin, EMBASSY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
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