DistantNews
Support us
Vietnam Prime Minister to Attend ASEAN-Russia Summit, Emphasizing 'Bridge' Role
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnam /Elections & Politics

Vietnam Prime Minister to Attend ASEAN-Russia Summit, Emphasizing 'Bridge' Role

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified Context piece
  • Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia, from June 16-18.
  • The visit marks Hung's first trip to Russia in his new role and underscores Vietnam's commitment to ASEAN-Russia relations.
  • Vietnam aims to play a "bridge" role, fostering consensus and contributing to the strategic partnership.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is set to lead a high-level delegation to Kazan, Russia, for the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking 35 years of relations. The summit, held from June 16 to 18, will also include bilateral activities. This trip represents Hung's first official visit to Russia since assuming his new position.

particularly significant

โ€” Dang Hoang GiangDescribing the importance of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's upcoming trip to Russia.

According to Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang, the visit is "particularly significant" and continues Vietnam's proactive contributions to ASEAN, following its successful hosting of the ASEAN Future Forum. Hung's participation signals Vietnam's emphasis on the strategic partnership between ASEAN and Russia, as well as its bilateral ties with Russia.

Giang highlighted the summit's importance amid significant global and regional shifts since the Cold War. He stated the meeting transcends a typical anniversary event, emphasizing the high-level political commitment from both sides. The summit underscores Russia's regard for ASEAN's central role in the Asia-Pacific and ASEAN's recognition of Russia's global standing. It also serves as a symbol of dialogue and cooperation fostering peace, security, and stability for development.

Vietnam has played a key role in building consensus within ASEAN regarding the organization of this Summit.

โ€” Dang Hoang GiangHighlighting Vietnam's contribution to convening the ASEAN-Russia summit.

Vietnam's objective during the summit is to leverage its "bridge" role, promote consensus, and offer practical directions to energize the ASEAN-Russia relationship. Vietnam has been instrumental in building consensus for this summit within ASEAN and will serve as the country coordinating ASEAN-Russia relations from 2027 to 2030. Giang affirmed that this visit is a crucial preparation for Vietnam's deeper involvement in shaping future ASEAN-Russia cooperation.

In other words, this is not just about attending a summit, but also an important preparation for Vietnam to contribute more deeply to shaping ASEAN-Russia cooperation in the coming years.

โ€” Dang Hoang GiangExplaining the strategic significance of the visit for future cooperation.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog