During his reception for Federation Council Chairwoman Valentina Matvienko this morning, General Secretary and State President To Lam emphasized that both nations must seize opportunities to promote and expand cooperation in service of today’s ambitious and rapid development goals, enhance national capacity, self-reliance, and resilience, and contribute to global peace, stability, and development, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The General Secretary and State President proposed that the Federation Council of Russia continue closely coordinating with the National Assembly of Vietnam, leveraging the legislative bodies’ role in perfecting the legal framework, supervising and accelerating the implementation of bilateral agreements, and supporting ministries, sectors, and localities of both countries across every area of collaboration—with particular focus on strengthening ties between localities, businesses, and citizens.
Chairwoman Matvienko affirmed that the Federation Council of Russia consistently harbors special affection for Vietnam, supports advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations, and stands ready to cooperate with the Vietnamese National Assembly to drive the implementation of high-level agreements, particularly in the fields of economy and trade, as well as energy and oil and gas.
She also expressed a desire to strengthen cooperation in culture, education, tourism, youth exchanges, and local-level partnerships, helping pass down the enduring bonds of Vietnam–Russia friendship to future generations.
General Secretary and State President To Lam and Federation Council Chairwoman Valentina Matvienko agreed to maintain regular exchanges and contacts across all channels, promote the bridging role of parliamentary cooperation within the overall bilateral relationship, and advance practical collaborative programs delivering tangible benefits to citizens, localities, and enterprises—starting with concrete measures to foster cultural and humanitarian cooperation and unlock the full potential of both countries.
General Secretary and State President To Lam receives Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia Valentina Matvienko on November 12. Photo: Giang Huy
On the same day, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung also received the Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia, emphasizing that the paramount task ahead is translating the strategic orientations and agreements reached by senior leaders of both countries into effective cooperative programs and projects.
He requested that the Federation Council of Russia continue coordinating with Vietnam’s National Assembly to support both governments in perfecting legal frameworks and resolving difficulties and bottlenecks in executing joint initiatives.
On the economic front, the Prime Minister urged both sides to utilize existing cooperation mechanisms, facilitate trade and investment, and assist businesses in accessing markets, identifying partners, and expanding operations. He highlighted the importance of maintaining effective cooperation in energy and oil and gas, while promoting cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy linked with safety assurance, technology transfer, and human resource training.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung receives Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia Valentina Matvienko on November 12. Photo: Giang Huy
Regarding trade, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed that Russia and member partners of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) promptly advance negotiations to amend the Vietnam–EAEU Free Trade Agreement to reflect evolving trade conditions, accelerating bilateral trade turnover toward the target of 15 billion USD.
The Prime Minister also called for deeper collaboration in science and technology, innovation, and education and training; stronger linkages among universities, research institutes, and enterprises; and expanded local-level cooperation, cultural exchanges, tourism, and people-to-people ties—effectively capitalizing on favorable air connectivity between the two nations.
Chairwoman Valentina Matvienko affirmed that the Federation Council of Russia stands ready to exercise its functions and authority to support the execution of intergovernmental agreements.
She emphasized her wish to strengthen connectivity between federal subjects of the Russian Federation and provinces and cities of Vietnam, creating additional business opportunities for enterprises on both sides, while recommending continued attention to Russian language education and training, cultural exchanges, and tourism.
Both sides agreed to enhance coordination among governments, legislative bodies, and local authorities to advance bilateral agreements, focusing on addressing concrete obstacles, elevating cooperation efficiency, and fostering a favorable environment for businesses.
Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia Valentina Matvienko is paying an official visit to Vietnam from November 11 to 13 at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Source: vnexpress.net
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