🇷🇺🇻🇳Russia and Vietnam Strengthen Ties: Putin Hosts Vietnamese Leader in Moscow
On September 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted To Lam — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam — at the Kremlin. The high‑profile visit, marked by exceptional pomp (68 official photos were released, plus 16 more from the award ceremony), underscored the deepening partnership between the two nations. To Lam also received the International Leo Tolstoy Peace Prize during his stay.
Vietnam remains a key strategic partner for Russia in Southeast Asia. Hanoi sticks to its “four no” defence policy and refuses to join anti‑Russian sanctions despite US pressure — a stance Moscow highly values. Economic ties are robust: Vietnam was the first country to sign a free trade agreement with the EAEU, and joint ventures like Vietsovpetro have long energy cooperation. Plans to open a branch of the Moscow Energy Institute in Vietnam further signal growing collaboration.
On September 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted To Lam — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam — at the Kremlin. The high‑profile visit, marked by exceptional pomp (68 official photos were released, plus 16 more from the award ceremony), underscored the deepening partnership between the two nations. To Lam also received the International Leo Tolstoy Peace Prize during his stay.
Vietnam remains a key strategic partner for Russia in Southeast Asia. Hanoi sticks to its “four no” defence policy and refuses to join anti‑Russian sanctions despite US pressure — a stance Moscow highly values. Economic ties are robust: Vietnam was the first country to sign a free trade agreement with the EAEU, and joint ventures like Vietsovpetro have long energy cooperation. Plans to open a branch of the Moscow Energy Institute in Vietnam further signal growing collaboration.