A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by member of the CPV Central Committee and head of the committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan is paying a working visit to Russia from July 8 to 10.
The working session between the delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam and officials of the United Russia party in Moscow (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – A delegation of the Communist Partyof Vietnam (CPV) led by member of the CPV Central Committee and head of thecommittee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan is paying aworking visit to Russia from July 8 to 10.
During the trip, CPV officials had meetings withleaders of political parties in Russia, along with officials of the Russian ForeignMinistry and State Duma.
The two sides exchanged views on the internationaland regional situation, along with relations between the two countries andbetween the CPV and political parties of Russia.
They also looked into measures to enhanceconnections via party, diplomatic and parliamentary channels, especially withinthe framework of the Russia Year in Vietnam and the Vietnam Year in Russia onthe occasion of 25 years since the signing of the treaty on basic principlesfor bilateral relations in 2019, and the 70th founding anniversary of theirdiplomatic ties in 2020.
Leaders of the Russian parties, parliament andforeign ministry highly valued the CPV’s role in reinforcing the Vietnam-Russiarelationship. They affirmed that although Russia follows a multi-party system,all the parties treasures the traditional friendship and comprehensivestrategic partnership with Vietnam and consider the country a leading partnerof Russia in Southeast Asia.
They agreed to increase monitoring theimplementation of the high-level agreements between the two countries,especially those reached during an official visit to Russia by Party GeneralSecretary and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong in September 2018.
The local officials also agreed to createfavourable conditions to speed up the signing of an inter-governmental agreementon Russia’s reception of Vietnamese labourers and another on travel conditionsfor the two countries’ citizens.
Head of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (R) presents Vietnam's Friendship Order to Chairman of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Gennady Zyuganov (Photo: VNA)
At the working session with leaders of theCommunist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF), on behalf of CPV GeneralSecretary and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, head of the Party CentralCommittee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan presented theFriendship Order, a noble reward of the Vietnamese State, to KPRF ChairmanGennady Zyuganov in recognition of his active and effective contributions tothe cooperation between the two parties, which have also helped promote the twocountries’ relations.
Zyuganov thanked the Vietnamese Party and Statefor the reward and pledged every effort to continue helping develop ties betweenthe two parties and the two countries.-VNA
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A delegation of the National Assembly’s Committee for External Affairs paid a working visit to Russia from June 27-28 to evaluate the implementation of international treaties signed by Russia and Vietnam for the 2001-2018 period.
A bust of late President Ho Chi Minh was inaugurated in Vladivostok city of Russia during a ceremony held on July 5, part of activities celebrating the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Year.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
The working session between the delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam and officials of the United Russia party in Moscow (Photo: VNA) 
Head of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (R) presents Vietnam's Friendship Order to Chairman of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Gennady Zyuganov (Photo: VNA) 
