Vietnamese Leaders Send Congratulatory Messages to Russia on Russia Day

Vietnamese top leaders have extended congratulatory messages to their Russian counterparts on the occasion of Russia Day. General Secretary and President To Lam, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man sent separate greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko, and State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, respectively.

The messages highlight the robust and trusting political relationship between Vietnam and Russia, which has been consistently strengthened. High-level exchanges occur regularly, fostering the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. This diplomatic engagement underscores the enduring ties between Hanoi and Moscow.

Economic cooperation continues to grow, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $4.77 billion in 2025, an increase of 4% from the previous year. Energy, particularly oil and gas, remains a cornerstone of their collaboration, exemplified by joint ventures like Vietsovpetro. A significant development in March was the signing of an agreement to cooperate on building a nuclear power plant in Vietnam, a project envisioned as a new symbol of friendship and a key step in peaceful nuclear energy cooperation.

Vietnam and Russia celebrated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2025. The ongoing collaboration across political, economic, and energy sectors demonstrates a deepening strategic partnership built on mutual trust and shared interests.