Moscow (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam had a meeting in Moscow on May 11 with Russian intellectuals, scholars, and experts who had supported Vietnam in the past.
At the meeting, which was held as part of the Party chief’s official visit to the country, Russian delegates affirmed their continued efforts to nurture and enhance the friendship between the two countries' people, actively contributing to the Russia-Vietnam traditional friendship and the comprehensive strategic partnership. They also agreed with major directions and measures to further strengthen and deepen the bilateral ties.
On behalf of the Party, State, and people of Vietnam, General Secretary Lam expressed heartfelt gratitude for the significant and sincere support from Soviet Union and Russian experts during Vietnam's past struggle for national liberation and reunification as well as its current national construction and development process.
He highlighted landmark projects supported by Soviet Union and Russian experts in Vietnam, such as Hoa Binh hydropower plant, Thang Long bridge, and Pha Lai thermal power plant, which have become enduring symbols of the bilateral friendship. The leader also thanked the Soviet Union and Russia for having helped train nearly 70,000 Vietnamese officials over several generations.
The Party chief noted agreements reached during recent high-level trips and meetings, including Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Vietnam in June 2024 and the current high-ranking Vietnamese delegation’s visit to Russia, serve as strategic orientations and guiding principles to bring bilateral cooperation into a new phase of deeper, and more substantive development.
He suggested Vietnam and Russia to push for stronger economic integration, effective implementation of cooperation projects in traditional spheres, and in-depth market research to diversify trade portfolios. He also urged investment in emerging sectors where both countries have long-term potential and interests. The General Secretary expressed his wish for Vietnam–Russia relations to become a model for turning a vast region into an area of dynamic development for all participating nations.
In this spirit, the leader proposed stronger cooperation in the fields of fundamental sciences, technology, innovation, and digital transformation where Russia has strengths and identified as key breakthroughs in Vietnam’s development strategy in the new era.
Finally, General Secretary Lam expressed his hope that younger generations of both countries would carry forward the legacy of friendship and seize opportunities forged by history to nurture a bright future for the bilateral relations in the new era, meeting the expectations of their leaders and contributing to peace and prosperity for their people./
