Vietnam, Russia reinforce personnel training, theory exchange
Politburo member Nguyen Xuan Thang, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, proposed a regular dialogue mechanism between Vietnam’s Central Theory Council and equivalent bodies within the United Russia Party.
Politburo member Nguyen Xuan Thang, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Chairman of the Central Theory Council (R) and Vladimir Yakushev, Secretary of the General Council of the United Russia Party (URP) and First Vice Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federal Assembly (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo member Nguyen Xuan Thang, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, held a working session in Hanoi on September 3 with Vladimir Yakushev, Secretary of the General Council of the United Russia Party (URP) and First Vice Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federal Assembly.
Thang highlighted HCMA’s role as an affiliate of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), which boasts a history spanning over 75 years. The academy is central to training and nurturing leaders and officials of the Vietnamese Party and State, from central to local levels, including university graduates, doctoral degree holders, professors, and associate professors. Beyond education, it stands as Vietnam’s leading hub for scientific research and policy consultation.
Yakushev, for his part, expressed profound impression on the celebrations marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day, noting the jubilant spirit of Vietnamese citizens on the streets.
Reflecting on recent diplomatic milestones, Yakushev pointed to Party General Secretary To Lam’s official visit to Russia in May 2025, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in Moscow, as a testament to the all-round partnership between Vietnam and Russia.
Yakushev introduced the URP as Russia’s ruling party founded in 2001 and preparing for its 25th anniversary in 2026. The party commands a majority in both the Federation Council and the State Duma, Russia’s upper and lower parliamentary chambers
Both sides delved into strategies to advance the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, spotlighting personnel training and the exchange of theory and policy insights.
They agreed to establish a formal, periodic mechanism to share expertise on Party building, state governance, and policymaking in a volatile global environment.
The host proposed a regular dialogue mechanism between Vietnam’s Central Theory Council and equivalent bodies within URP. Yakushev, in turn, expressed keen interest in the HCMA’s model for training Vietnamese political leaders and officials, suggesting a new cooperation agreement focused on official training and expert exchanges between the two parties
Building on existing ties, both parties committed to realising a May 2025 agreement signed by the HCMA and Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) during the Vietnamese Party chief’s Russia visit. They also pledged to foster collaboration with Saint Petersburg State University to spread Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, alongside partnerships in research, digital transformation, and knowledge sharing.
The guest stressed that the long-standing cooperation between URP and CPV, and between the two nations, provides a robust foundation for future growth./.
Doron Avnin, Google's Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Emerging Markets, praised Vietnam’s strategic vision and affirmed Google’s commitment to supporting Vietnam’s digital transformation, particularly in education and human resources development.
The elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Australia in March last year has laid a solid foundation for advancing and deepening bilateral cooperation; and served as a crucial basis for both countries to enhance their roles and contribute to stability and development in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
Regarding the East Sea issue, Vietnam’s consistent stance is to persist in solving all disputes and disagreements by peaceful means based on international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and international and regional commitments such as the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC); and to support the early finalisation of a substantive and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC), Chien stressed.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the country’s new growth drivers stem from the organic linkages among the resolutions, explaining that international integration opens the door to the world, while stable and green energy is a prerequisite for production, schools, and hospitals. He added that high-quality education and training will supply engineers, doctors, and public service managers. A modern health system with strong preventive foundations will keep people healthy so they can study, work, and innovate.
The Politburo’s Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW on international integration in the new context marks an important milestone in Vietnam’s integration journey, reaffirming that global engagement is a strategic engine driving the nation into a new era, stated Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung while addressing a national conference on September 16 to implement key Politburo’s resolution, including Resolution 59.
Building on the Politburo’s Resolution No. 55-NQ/TW dated February 11, 2020, the new resolution defines energy security as a core pillar of national security that is directly linked to political stability, economic growth, national defence and global integration, Nghi said.
All preparations for the unit, comprising 169 officers and soldiers, have been completed, and the personnel are ready to embark on their mission on September 26.
Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 16 for Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board.
The top legislator’s attendance at AIPA-46 is made at the invitation of Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Dato' Johari Bin Abdul, who is also AIPA-46 President, while his official visit is made at the invitation of President of the Malaysian Senate Dato’ Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah.
The PM highlighted focal points in the scheme - institutions and policies; management and governance; investment resources with a target of 5% of total public investment for education and 3% for higher education; teacher and talent development; student support; autonomy and innovation in educational institutions; and digital and foreign language capacity.
The Vietnamese community in Japan, now nearly 700,000 strong and the second-largest foreign community in the country, has not only integrated well into the host society but also actively maintained its cultural identity, language and traditions.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man's attendance at AIPA-46 shows Vietnam’s proactive, responsible participation in AIPA alongside other member parliaments, and the country’s commitment to broadening its parliamentary relations with nations beyond the region.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has shown strong performance in its role as Vietnam’s leading external communications agency, consistently providing the international community with official information about the country, commented Secretary General of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF) Rachel Isenschmid.
Malaysia hopes that this visit will expand parliamentary exchanges through joint committee participation, staff-level cooperation, and shared capacity-building initiatives, said Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Dato' Tan Yang Thai.
The documents comprise Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW on international integration in the new situation, Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW on ensuring national energy security through 2030, with a vision to 2045, Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training development, and Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on some breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of public health.
Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang expressed his hope that collaboration between the Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam and the Maritime Board of Russia will continue to be strengthened on the basis of mutual benefit, in line with international law and the laws of each country.
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Berris Ekinci affirmed Turkey’s desire to deepen cooperation with Vietnam, noting that since establishing diplomatic ties in 1978, the two countries have maintained effective collaboration in trade, investment, defence industry, culture, and tourism.
The host leader agreed with the Vietnamese diplomat’s proposals to enhance parliamentary cooperation, including promoting the activities of the parliamentary friendship groups and sharing legislative experience, considering them important drivers for bilateral ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh underscored the importance of solidarity and unanimity between the NA and the Government in performing tasks, including the building of a legal system that promotes a law-governed socialist State of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the entire foreign affairs sector, including the diplomatic service, to continue playing a pioneering role in creating a peaceful and stable environment, and maximising external resources and favourable conditions to spur national development, particularly to achieve the development goals for 2030 and 2045.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 15 sent a congratulatory message to Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan, who took oath as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (upper house) and Vice President of India.
