Vietnamese, Russian leaders exchange congratulations on diplomatic ties anniversary
Vietnamese and Russian leaders emphasised that the bilateral friendship has withstood the test of history over the past 75 years, affirming its strong vitality and continuous development.
Party General Secretary To Lam (R) poses for a photo with Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)൲ - Top leaders of Vietnam and Russia on January 29 exchanged letters of congratulations on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (January 30, 1950-2025).
Party General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong exchanged congratulatory letters with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh exchanged congratulations with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin.
Meanwhile, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man exchanged congratulations with Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko and Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly Vyacheslav Volodin.
In their letters, the two countries’ leaders emphasised that the bilateral friendship has withstood the test of history, affirming its strong vitality and continuous development. Over the past 75 years, the people of the former Soviet Union and Russia today have stood side by side with and supported the Vietnamese people in achieving remarkable miracles in safeguarding the country and in national construction and development.
The Vietnamese leaders affirmed that the profound bond and solidarity between generations of leaders and people of both nations are invaluable assets that both sides are responsible for preserving and promoting so as to develop the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a deep and effective direction.
They stressed that in 2025, alongside marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, both countries will also celebrate their own major historical events. Building on the strong ties nurtured by generations of leaders and people over the past 75 years, the traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Russia will continue to yield positive results, living up to the two countries' glorious histories.
In their letters sent to key Vietnamese leaders, Russian leaders affirmed that with joint efforts, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will further develop, serving the fundamental interests of both nations and contributing to security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. Bilateral cooperation is now progressing across various fields, including economy and trade, science and technology, culture, and humanities, with large-scale joint projects being implemented in energy, industry, and transportation infrastructure, fully serving the interests of both countries./.
Dialogue between Vietnam and Russia is continuously evolving at various levels, from working meetings to high-level and top-tier discussions. This is the key to dynamic growth in the cooperation between the two countries, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
The relationship between Vietnam and Russia has been flourishing across trade, science, technology, defence, culture, and education, according to Dr. Anatoly Sokolov, a renowned Vietnam scholar.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
