Viet Nam’s government in the new term will continue working closely with Russia to advance bilateral cooperation across all sectors, while maximising the coordinating role of the Viet Nam–Russia Intergovernmental Committee, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said at the talks with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Chernyshenko on June 5 (local time).

The strategic partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan recently reached a significant new milestone as the two countries signed a series of bilateral cooperation agreements during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to the Central Asian nation.

A high-ranking delegation from Viet Nam’s Ministry of Public Security, led by its Minister General Luong Tam Quang, has engaged in a series of important activities and signed several cooperation agreements with Russian partners on the sidelines of the First International Security Forum in Moscow.

Da Nang welcomed the first direct flight connecting Moscow and the central city on May 23, marking the restoration of a direct air link between the two destinations after several years and signalling stronger tourism connectivity with Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Belarus.

Viet Nam and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime affairs, including naval collaboration, marine research and shipbuilding, as part of efforts to further expand their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov on May 21 presided over the official welcoming ceremony in Moscow for General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Viet Nam, along with the high-level delegation of Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence during their official visit to Russia and co-chairing of the second consultation session on maritime affairs.

The Russia-Viet Nam Cultural Centre at the Herzen State Pedagogical University in Saint Petersburg has emerged as a dynamic hub for cultural exchange and career opportunities after nearly one year of operation.

The life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh have not only inspired generations of Vietnamese people but have also deeply moved many scholars and intellectuals of the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 18 received Russian Ambassador to Viet Nam Gennady Bezdetko at the Government headquarters in Ha Noi.

Dr of Science Phan Xuan Dung, President of the Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), has been awarded the title of honorary professor by the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI).

The 11th “Viet Nam Day at MGIMO,” themed “Soar as One,” was held at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) on April 30, attracting hundreds of students and lecturers.

A delegation of the Ha Noi Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee on April 22 laid wreaths at the monument to Vladimir Ilyich Lenin at Chi Lang Park on Dien Bien Phu street, Ba Dinh ward, on the occasion of his 156th birth anniversary (April 22, 1870–2026).

Vietnamese students made a strong impression at an international cultural festival held on April 15 at the Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI) in Moscow, Russia.

A roundtable on April 10 reviewed key outcomes of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, shedding light on prospects for relations between Viet Nam and Russia.

An exhibition titled “Soyuz 37 Joint Flight – A symbol of Viet Nam–Russia space cooperation” opened in Ha Noi on April 10, offering a comprehensive look at the historic 1980 mission and its enduring significance in bilateral relations.

Leaders of Russia, Brunei, Japan, Venezuela, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Angola, Sweden and Switzerland and political parties have sent congratulatory messages and letters to Party General Secretary To Lam on his election as State President, Le Minh Hung on his election as Prime Minister and Tran Thanh Man on his election as National Assembly Chairman.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Russian Ambassador to Viet Nam Gennady Bezdetko in Ha Noi on April 1 to promote the implementation of the outcomes of his recent official visit to Russia, especially agreements aimed at ensuring energy security in the current context.

The two sides discussed specific cooperation programmes to help strengthen collaboration in technical infrastructure and promote sustainable transport within the framework of the Viet Nam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Upon landing at Vnukovo-2 Airport in Moskva to begin his official visit to the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-level Vietnamese delegation were warmly welcomed with heartfelt hospitality and solemn respect.

During Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Russia on March 22-25, Viet Nam and Russia reached strong consensus on deepening political trust and mutual understanding, building on their long-standing traditional friendship.