Vietnam and Russia Strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Strategic Insights -

On the afternoon of October 27, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits. This meeting marked a significant step in further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia. The two leaders discussed various aspects of their bilateral relationship, including trade, infrastructure development, and people-to-people exchanges.

Key Takeaways:

  • The two countries maintain regular contact, with Vietnam valuing and prioritizing the development of their comprehensive strategic partnership.
  • Vietnam thanked Russia for its support and assistance in the country's cause of building and protecting the Fatherland.
  • The Prime Minister proposed that Russia increase scholarships for Vietnamese students, particularly in fields such as basic science and technology and nuclear energy.
  • The two sides agreed to promote trade cooperation, ensuring balance and creating conditions for each other's goods to increase market access, especially agricultural products, food, and foodstuffs.
  • The two countries agreed to strengthen the connection between their economies in terms of transportation and infrastructure, including promoting railway connections.
  • They also agreed to speed up exchanges, negotiations, and sign necessary agreements to start the construction of the Russian-built nuclear power plant 1 in Vietnam as planned.
  • Prime Minister Chinh asked the Russian Government to create favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community in Russia to stabilize their lives, further develop, and contribute to the relations between the two countries.

Statistics:

  • Vietnam and Russia have maintained regular contact at all levels, with the two sides exchanging delegations and delegations attending various events and celebrations.
  • Vietnam has emphasized the importance of people-to-people exchanges, tourism, and enhancing mutual understanding between the two countries.
  • The two sides agreed to promote trade cooperation, with a focus on balance and increasing market access for each other's goods, particularly agricultural products, food, and foodstuffs.
  • They also agreed to develop infrastructure, including promoting railway connections, to strengthen the connection between their economies.
  • The two countries are planning to start the construction of the Russian-built nuclear power plant 1 in Vietnam, with negotiations underway to finalize agreements.

Sources:

  • 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits
  • United Nations Convention on Combating Cybercrime
  • Vietnam News
  • Contify.com