Chairman of Russian State Duma concludes official visit to Vietnam
Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin left Hanoi on October 16 afternoon, concluding his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin in Hanoi on October 15 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the State Dumaof the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav VictorovichVolodin left Hanoi on October 16 afternoon, concluding his two-day official visitto Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
While in Vietnam, Volodin paid courtesy visits toParty General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Vo Van Thuong, and metwith Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
NA Chairman Hue hosted a welcome ceremony for the RussianState Duma Chairman and his entourage. They then held talks and co-chaired the secondmeeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee between the two legislatures.
Leaders of the two countries shared the view on theneed to step up all-level delegation exchanges, and boost cooperation ineconomy, trade and investment, and restore and promote people-to-peopleexchanges after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnamese and Russian officials in a group photo at the second meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee in Hanoi on October 16 (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam always treasures the whole-hearted supportof the people of the Soviet Union in the past and now Russia for Vietnam duringits past resistance war as well as the present cause of national constructionand defence, the hosts said, affirming the importance Vietnam attaches to thetraditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia.
Vietnam also supports Russia to carry forward itsactive role in Asia-Pacific in regional progress and issues, and stands readyto work as a bridge to foster cooperation between Russia and the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The two sides agreed to further coordinate at multilateralforums, both within ASEAN and the United Nations.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin in Hanoi on October 16. (Photo: VNA)
Hosts and guests affirmed the importance ofparliamentary cooperation to consolidating and enhancing the Vietnam-Russiacomprehensive strategic partnership, and consented to accelerate the implementationof cooperation documents reached by the two countries.
They agreed to effectively materialise orientations setforth by the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee, increase all-levelexchanges and further support each other at multilateral forums./.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin held talks in Hanoi on October 15 following a welcome ceremony for the latter earlier the same day.
The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam and the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation reaffirmed their determination to promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia during the second meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee between the two parliaments on October 16 in Hanoi.
President Vo Van Thuong received Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin in Hanoi on October 16, expressing his belief that his guest’s visit will create a strong impetus for bilateral cooperation, including between the State Duma of Russia and the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong put forth major orientations to strengthen Vietnam-Russia relations in the time ahead at a reception for Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin in Hanoi on October 16.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin in Hanoi on October 16.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin in Hanoi on October 15 (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese and Russian officials in a group photo at the second meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee in Hanoi on October 16 (Photo: VNA) 
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin in Hanoi on October 16. (Photo: VNA) 
