Prime Minister Le Minh Hung arrives in Kazan, beginning visit to Russia
WVR/VNA - On the afternoon of June 16 local time (evening of the same day Hanoi time), Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and the high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived at Kazan International Airport in the city of Kazan, Russian Federation, marking the start of their participation in the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit celebrating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations.
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| Prime Minister Le Minh Hung arrives in Kazan, beginning his visit to the Russian Federation. (Photo: Bao Chi) |
Welcoming Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and the high-level Vietnamese delegation at Kazan International Airport were Rustam Nurgaliyevich Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi, officials, staff of the Embassy, Consulate General, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Russia.
During the visit, the Prime Minister is expected to participate in activities within the framework of the ASEAN-Russia 35th Anniversary Summit; hold meetings and discussions with leaders of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan; meet with leaders of several major Russian economic corporations and attend investment and business connectivity activities between the two countries; and engage with officials, staff of the Embassy, and the Vietnamese community in Russia...
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| Welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Le Minh Hung at Kazan International Airport. (Photo: Bao Chi) |
This is Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's first official visit to the Russian Federation in his new role, highlighting Vietnam's commitment to the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership. This summit is significant in promoting the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, strengthening political commitments, revitalizing cooperation momentum, and setting strategic directions for ASEAN-Russia relations in the upcoming period across the three main pillars of politics-security, economy, and socio-culture.
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| Welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Le Minh Hung at Kazan International Airport. (Photo: Bao Chi) |
Vietnam has consistently been one of the most active supporters of Russia in expanding cooperative relations with ASEAN, and this visit further enhances Vietnam's crucial "bridge" role, providing new impetus for ASEAN-Russia relations. Vietnam, along with other countries, will promote a substantive, balanced, and results-oriented approach in ASEAN-Russia cooperation. Additionally, Vietnam aims to contribute to expanding the cooperation space between ASEAN and the Eurasian region.
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| The leader of the Republic of Tatarstan offers Prime Minister Le Minh Hung bread and salt, along with traditional sweets, as a gesture of affection and respect for honored guests. (Source: VGP) |
On the occasion of attending the Summit, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is expected to hold meetings and discussions with leaders of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan; affirming Vietnam's commitment to the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, and the desire to maintain and strengthen cooperation across various fields for the mutual benefit of both nations, contributing positively to peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and globally; exchange specific cooperation orientations and measures to effectively implement high-level agreements, with a determination to redefine and elevate bilateral cooperation comprehensively in all fields, in line with the demands of the new era of development.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov
Minnikhanov expressed his honour to welcome Prime Minister Hung and the Vietnamese delegation, including leaders of many ministries and agencies, to Kazan. He expressed his confidence that the trip would open up many opportunities for cooperation between the Republic of Tatarstan in particular and Vietnam, and between Russia and Vietnam in general.
Minnikhanov said that in recent times, relations between localities of the two countries have been developing vibrantly. However, the level and contribution to bilateral economic and trade growth are still not commensurate with the potential and needs of each country, and there is still much room for localities of the two nations to effectively step up cooperation.
He emphasised that the Republic of Tatarstan has leading industries such as Kamaz truck manufacturing, chemicals, civil aircraft, petrochemicals, textiles, and wood products. The region also focuses on developing small and medium-sized enterprises and industrial parks in the information technology sector, creating jobs for over 45,000 people and generating 10 billion USD in revenue annually.
The Republic of Tatarstan hopes to establish relations with Vietnamese localities, not only to introduce development models but also to connect businesses to seek cooperation opportunities.
Expressing his desire to welcome more Vietnamese tourists to the Republic of Tatarstan and contribute to enhancing understanding between the people of Russia and Vietnam, Minnikhanov suggested Vietnam consider opening a Consulate General in Kazan.
Prime Minister Hung expressed his pleasure at visiting Kazan of the Republic of Tatarstan, and highly appreciated the meticulous preparations made by the Republic of Tatarstan and Kazan for the large-scale ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit with the participation of numerous leaders and experts from various countries.
He expressed his confidence that the summit would create momentum to further strengthen the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership in general and relations between ASEAN member states, including Vietnam, and Russia.
Prime Minister Hung congratulated the leaders and people of the Republic of Tatarstan on their socio-economic development and improved living standards in recent years.
He emphasised that Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, and wants to maintain and strengthen cooperation in various fields for the common benefit of both nations, and for stability and development in the region and the world.
The Prime Minister reiterated that during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam’s official visit to Russia and his attendance at the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War in May 2025, the highest-level leaders of the two countries reached a common perception and determination to comprehensively elevate mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in all fields, in line with the requirements of the new development era.
Affirming that localities and businesses play a very important role in this process, PM Hung stated that Vietnam is interested in cooperating with key industrial enterprises of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Vietnamese Government is committed to creating all favourable conditions for Russian businesses, including those from Tatarstan, to do long-term and stable business in Vietnam.
He thanked the administration of the Republic of Tatarstan and Minnikhanov personally for their continued attention, priority, and favourable conditions created for the Vietnamese community in Tatarstan.
The Prime Minister welcomed the prospect that the Republic of Tatarstan will soon find a suitable locality of Vietnam to establish relations and seek opportunities for cooperation in areas where both sides have strengths and needs, such as economy and trade, education and training, tourism, and culture.
Prime Minister Hung also encouraged airlines from both countries to consider developing more commercial flight routes connecting Kazan with Hanoi.
