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.
