Vietnam prioritises comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia

Vietnam and Russia agreed to continue their high-level contacts and coordination in international forums, and improving the two countries’ cooperation. During the PM’s visit, both sides signed 9 cooperative documents in oil and gas, agriculture and investment, Trung said.

Both leaders agreed to increase cooperation in other areas such as education, humanity, military technology, security, tourism, and coordination within the ASEAN-Russian framework.

Russia supports the settlement of East Sea issue peacefully and in accordance with international laws and the 1982 UN Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and pledges continue developing oil and gas in Vietnam’s continental shelf. 

The Vietnamese diplomat stressed the significance of the Commemorative Summit marking the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia dialogue partnership initiated by President Vladimir Putin, saying it demonstrates both sides’ awareness on the need and potential of strengthened cooperation in the new situation. 

The leaders approved the Sochi Declaration, affirming their commitment to moving towards a strategic partnership for mutual benefit.

Trung added during the preparatory process for the summit, Vietnam actively pushed for the ASEAN consensus, and the reflection of common concerns and Vietnam’s own interests. 

He noted that Vietnam put forward many proposals to effectively develop the ASEAN-Russia, meeting the needs of both sides.