Russian and international press reported extensively on President Putin's visit to Vietnam.

Russian media simultaneously reported and emphasized that this is President Vladimir Putin's 5th visit to Vietnam. Welcoming President Putin and the Russian delegation at Noi Bai International Airport, on the Vietnamese side were Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Party Central Committee's External Relations Commission Le Hoai Trung, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Head of the Office of the President Le Khanh Hai, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi...

In addition, TASS news agency opened a special focus on the visit, updated information and published an overview article on Russia-Vietnam relations, highlighting milestones in the history of bilateral relations and priority areas of cooperation between the two countries.

President To Lam and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: RIA Novosti

Information on the Kremlin's official website (Kremlin.ru) confirmed that President Putin has arrived in Hanoi , starting a state visit to Vietnam. The visit, which will last two days, took place at the invitation of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Regarding this important event, RIA Novosti news agency quoted Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi as saying: The visit gives both sides the opportunity to sign and implement new cooperation agreements, creating momentum for the development of bilateral relations. These agreements not only bring economic benefits but also strengthen the political and strategic relationship between the two countries.

In particular, in the context of the complex international situation, close cooperation between Vietnam and Russia becomes more important than ever. Long-term goals and specific action plans will be determined to ensure sustainable and effective development of bilateral relations in the future.

Talks between President To Lam and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Presidential Palace. Photo: RIA Novosti

“ President Putin’s visit to Vietnam is also a strong signal of mutual respect between the two countries. This is a clear manifestation of friendship and solidarity, contributing to strengthening the position of both countries in the international arena for the common interests of the two peoples and peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region as well as in the whole world, ” said Venerable Master Dang Minh Khoi.

Meanwhile, CNA Singapore wrote, Vietnam continues to maintain a deep relationship with Russia based on its historical relationship with the Soviet Union, after the support from the Soviet Union and Russia played an important part in Vietnam's history of struggle and nation building.

At noon on June 20, at the Presidential Palace, right after the official welcoming ceremony, President To Lam held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: RIA Novosti

The article quoted Mr. Nguyen Dang Phat, Vice President of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association: "The support from the Soviet Union contributed greatly and importantly to Vietnam's resistance war to unify the country."

Bloomberg has an article reviewing President Putin's previous visits to Vietnam, as well as the close relationship between Vietnam and Russia since the Soviet era.

In recent days, Russian and international media have continuously updated and reported extensively on the State visit of the Russian head of state to Vietnam from June 19-20. Photo: RIA Novosti

The article assesses that the relationship between Vietnam and Russia remains strong, as many large Russian companies are participating in Vietnam's energy sector. The Vietsovpetro joint venture between Vietnam and Russia has been exploiting one of the largest oil fields in Southeast Asia for the past four decades.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/bao-chi-nga-va-quoc-te-dua-tin-dam-net-ve-chuyen-tham-viet-nam-cua-tong-thong-putin-327251.html

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