The visit aims to promote substantive cooperation between the two legislatures, contributing to strengthening collobation in defence, security and economic ties, particularly in science and technology and other emerging areas of cooperation, in line with the depth and scope of the Việt Nam–Mongolia Comprehensive Partnership.
Việt Nam is particularly interested in Russia’s experience in national governance, strengthening economic self-reliance and enhancing resilience to external shocks.
Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations, attends a regular session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The top legislator and the Vietnamese delegation departed Seongnam Airport in Seoul on Wednesday morning.
For bilateral defence ties to truly match its role as a strategic pillar of the Việt Nam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the new period, the two sides agreed to focus on promoting several key areas, including delegation exchanges and contacts at all levels, particularly high-level one; maintaining effective defence strategic consultation and dialogue mechanisms; training; and United Nations peacekeeping operations.
The top Vietnamese leader proposed that the two legislative bodies continue to play their role in improving a favourable legal framework for bilateral cooperation; and strengthen oversight of and urge the implementation of agreements reached by the senior leaders and Governments of the two countries, thereby helping translate political commitments into concrete programmes, projects and cooperation outcomes.
Việt Nam consistently attaches importance to its traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, considering the relationship one of its top priorities in implementing its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification.
Việt Nam and Russia are seeking fresh momentum in their comprehensive strategic partnership, with Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin discussing stronger trade and investment ties, transport connectivity, energy cooperation and science and technology during their meeting in Moscow.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng, accompanied by a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will attend the 18th BRICS Summit and hold bilateral engagements in India from September 12-13.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm said cooperation between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Russian State Duma is an important component of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Việt Nam and Russia.
The event was also attended by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federal Assembly Andrey Yatskin, Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova, and VGIK Rector People’s Artist Vladimir Malyshev.
At his meeting with Roh Tae-moon, CEO of Samsung Electronics, National Assembly President Mẫn affirmed that the Party, State, NA and Government of Việt Nam appreciate the practical and widespread contributions of Samsung in Việt Nam.
The conference brought together leaders and representatives of 21 political parties, and political party organisations and networks from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, to discuss the role of political parties and their cooperation amid profound changes in the world.
Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng said he was impressed by Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)’s 60-year journey alongside the RoK’s development, calling on the KIST to expand cooperation with Vietnamese research institutes and universities.
Việt Nam aims to develop its marine economy strongly and sustainably while linking economic development with environmental protection, national defence and security, and living standard improvement.
The Hồ Chí Minh Monument, situated at Hồ Chí Minh Square, is a historic and cultural landmark symbolising the enduring friendship between Việt Nam and Russia. It was inaugurated in 1990 to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the late leader.
President of the Vietnamese National Assembly Trần Thanh Mẫn expressed his delight at meeting Moon and the group's members again, citing their consistent dedication and positive contributions to bilateral ties.
More than 2,800 students admitted to the full-time 2026–27 advanced political theory training course attended the event, along with 60 members of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party studying at the academy.