TASS and VNA Partnership: A Model of Effective Cooperation

Strategic Insights -

The partnership between the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Russia's TASS news agency has been a cornerstone of their relationship, fostering peace, mutual understanding, and cultural exchange between the two nations. As the two agencies marked the 80th anniversaries of Vietnam's National Day and the VNA's establishment, Director General Andrei Olegovich Kondrashov praised the cooperation as a model founded on mutual respect and professionalism. The two agencies have a rich history, dating back to the 1950s, with their first cooperation agreement signed in 1958.

Key Takeaways:

  • The VNA and TASS partnership has a history dating back to the 1950s, with their first cooperation agreement signed in 1958.
  • The partnership has been a cornerstone of the Vietnam-Russia relationship, fostering peace, mutual understanding, and cultural exchange between the two nations.
  • The two agencies have enjoyed a close relationship, with joint photo exhibitions capturing historic moments of both nations, which have been praised by the leaders of both countries.
  • The TASS-VNA relationship has taken on greater importance, continuing to grow bilaterally and within regional and international press forums, in light of the flourishing comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia.
  • The two agencies have run exchange programmes for reporters and editors, enabling staff to gain insights into modern journalism, visit key government institutions, and better understand each other's history and culture.
  • VNA supported TASS's election as President of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), and the VNA is a member of the OANA Executive Board, making valuable contributions.
  • The partnership between TASS and VNA is likened to a great ancient tree, deeply rooted and constantly nourished by shared values and aspirations.

Statistics:

  • 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (1955 - 2025)
  • 80th anniversary of VNA's establishment as the national news agency (1945 - 2025)
  • 1958: The first cooperation agreement between VNA and TASS was signed
  • June 2023: VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang attended a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the heads of leading global news agencies
  • Over the years, the two agencies have run numerous exchange programmes for reporters and editors, with multiple participants and institutions involved

Sources:

  • Andrei Olegovich Kondrashov, Director General of Russia's TASS news agency
  • VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin
  • Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA)
  • Vietnam News Agency (VNA)