Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on June 16 morning departed Hà Nội to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit. VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on June 16 morning departed Hà Nội to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit and conduct bilateral activities in Kazan, Russia from June 16–18, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The official delegation accompanying the PM includes Politburo members: Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Trần Đức Thắng.

The working visit carries particular significance as it marks the Government leader’s first official trip to Russia in his new capacity.

Russia is a traditional and close partner and a comprehensive strategic partner of Việt Nam.

PM Hưng’s participation in this summit once again reflects Việt Nam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, resilience, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, as well as the diversification and multilateralisation of external relations in line with the spirit of the 14th National Party Congress.

The visit also sends a clear message of Việt Nam’s regard for the ASEAN–Russia strategic partnership, helping reinforce the country’s role as a bridge and generate fresh momentum for ASEAN–Russia relations, while further strengthening the traditional friendship, strategic trust and effective cooperation between Việt Nam and Russia forged over decades. VNA/VNS