The Vietnam–Russia joint statement highlighted both sides' support for expanding labour cooperation and boosting tourism links by increasing the frequency of regular direct and charter flights. It also emphasised simplifying entry and exit procedures for Vietnamese nationals entering Russia, moving toward a visa-free regime for ordinary passport holders.
During the trip, the Vietnamese and Russian leaders held in-depth discussions on the current status and prospects of the two countries’ relations while agreeing on measures to further advance their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described General Secretary and President To Lam as a respected and visionary political figure and a true patriot who has chosen the path of devoted service to the Fatherland and the protection of national interests.
The two sides concurred that the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has achieved positive, substantive, and comprehensive progress based on shared interests and a firm foundation of mutual trust.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, together with his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, pays a state visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two sides discussed final steps to implement symbolic projects between the two cities, including the Moscow House project and a Russian multidisciplinary technical school in the Vietnamese capital.
To elevate bilateral defence cooperation more substantively and effectively in line with agreements reached by senior leaders of both countries, the two sides agreed to continue implementing cooperation contents already agreed upon. Priority areas include effectively carrying out signed cooperation documents; exchanging and signing new agreements in line with the needs of both sides; sharing experience; cooperation in humanitarian mine clearance, military history education and communications; training cooperation; and promoting cooperation between the Vietnam–Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Centre and units under the Russian Ministry of Defence.
Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice President of the Union of Vietnamese Organisations in Russia, underscored the significance of advancing the election schedule by two months to promptly consolidate personnel work following the CPV’s 14th National Congress, describing the move as a timely and strategic decision that helps translate the congress’s objectives into action without delay.
Vietnam always attaches great importance to its traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, considering it one of Vietnam’s most important partners, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.
Vietnam-Russia relations continue to be consolidated based on strong political trust and substantive dialogue at all levels. Regular and effective exchanges, including at the highest level, have served as a key driving force for the expansion of multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that the Vietnamese Government supports enterprises of both countries in proactively engaging in direct exchanges, signing, and implementing cooperation agreements and projects in accordance with their respective countries’ laws and international law, thus ensuring a balance of interests, and creating new symbols of the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for decades to come.
Russia attaches importance to advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, identifying Vietnam as one of its leading partners in the region, said Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board.