Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Kazan to begin a working trip to attend the BRICS Leaders' Meeting from October 23-24 in the Russian Federation at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Welcoming Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the airport, on the Russian side were Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan Pesoshin Alexey, First Deputy Mayor of Kazan City, Minister of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan, Deputy Head of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
On the Vietnamese side, there were Vietnamese Ambassador to the Russian Federation Dang Minh Khoi and Vietnamese Consul General in Ekaterinburg Nguyen Mai Huong.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrives in the Russian Federation, starting a working trip to attend the expanded BRICS Summit
The expanded BRICS Summit in the Russian Federation was attended by leaders of BRICS members and leaders of more than 30 guest countries, including developing countries on various continents and a number of international organizations.
The conference took place in the context of the world economic and political situation continuing to fluctuate in a complex manner. The global economy is showing signs of improvement but continues to face many difficulties and challenges, especially the risk of declining growth, prolonged high inflation, supply chain disruptions, climate change and traditional and non-traditional global security challenges that have a profound impact on the economic recovery and sustainable development efforts of countries.
In addition, new development trends of the era, especially digital transformation, green transformation and the outstanding development of technology and artificial intelligence, are also opening up development and cooperation prospects for emerging economies, including Vietnam.
The conference will have a plenary session with the theme “BRICS and the Global South: Building a Better World Together”. The above theme affirms the focus and priority of the Conference is to strengthen cooperation and coordination between BRICS and developing countries to join hands to build a better world for all people.
Accordingly, the leaders will focus on discussing solutions to promote economic growth, enhance economic connectivity between BRICS and countries in the Southern Hemisphere, enhance cooperation in responding to global challenges, promote new growth drivers such as digital economy, green economy, circular economy, science and technology, innovation, build a balanced, effective, inclusive global governance ecosystem, promote the role and voice of developing countries. It can be said that the goal and focus throughout the conference is to strengthen cooperation for a better future.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's working trip to attend the expanded BRICS Summit is an important step in implementing Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversification of foreign relations, being a friend, a reliable partner, an active and responsible member of the international community as well as the policy of promoting and elevating multilateral diplomacy.
The participation of the head of the Vietnamese Government at this conference strongly affirms Vietnam's proactive, positive and responsible spirit in solving common problems of humanity.
Along with active participation and contribution to the United Nations, ASEAN, APEC, G7, G20 mechanisms, etc. and many initiatives for global economic cooperation and linkage, attending the BRICS Summit is a testament to Vietnam's commitment and responsibility to accompany countries in the international community, promote multilateralism, international solidarity and uphold the spirit of the rule of law, and raise the voice of developed countries in the effort to contribute to fostering peace, promoting cooperation and development in the world.
Vietnam's participation in discussions with major economies and new economies on emerging issues to contribute to building a better world continues to affirm Vietnam's position, role and stature in human development issues, conveying the image of a peaceful, cooperative, developing, dynamic, innovative Vietnam, building an independent, self-reliant economy associated with deep and effective international integration, and mobilizing external resources to serve national development.
Through attending the Conference, Vietnam will continue to promote and deepen cooperation with the Russian Federation and other countries. For Russia, this is Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's first working trip. The working trip takes place at a time when the two countries are looking forward to celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.
Along with the high-level visits between the two countries in recent times, the Prime Minister's working trip continues to affirm the loyal friendship between Vietnam and Russia, contributing to creating momentum for bilateral cooperation, promoting and opening up opportunities for substantive and effective cooperation between the two countries commensurate with the Vietnam - Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. For the countries attending the conference, this is also an important opportunity for us to continue promoting bilateral relations in many fields as well as strengthening coordination at multilateral forums.
With the mindset of new-era diplomacy to increase contributions and make every effort for cooperation, development and common prosperity, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will actively participate and make responsible contributions at the BRICS Summit.
This also continues to demonstrate the aspiration to rise of the Vietnamese people, from a country that has experienced so much pain, loss, and difficulty, now confidently entering the era of national rise, affirming its position as a reliable and responsible partner in the international community, creating inspiration and arousing the aspiration for prosperous development in the world.
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