Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives TASS Director General, promotes closer ties between Vietnamese and Russian news agencies
WVR - On the afternoon of February 25, in Hanoi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for closer cooperation between the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Russian news agency TASS while receiving TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Andrey Kondrashov, Director General of TASS News Agency (Russian Federation). (Source: VNA) |
Welcoming Director General Andrey Kondrashov and the delegation from TASS News Agency to Vietnam at the invitation of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam always values and aspires to continuously develop its traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with the Russian Federation in all areas for the mutual benefit of both nations, as well as for regional and global stability, cooperation, and development.
Emphasizing that Vietnam never forgets the assistance from the former Soviet Union and the current Russian Federation in its struggle for national independence and development, the Prime Minister stated that Vietnam will always stand by Russia in any circumstance. He believes that Vietnam-Russia cooperation in the new era not only brings developmental benefits to both countries but also serves as a model for healthy international relations, based on a relationship tested over time.
The Prime Minister noted that the traditional, trustworthy friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia have seen very positive developments in recent times.
Political and diplomatic relations have been strongly promoted, with frequent exchanges and contacts at various levels between the two countries. Recently, there have been official visits to Vietnam by President Vladimir V. Putin and to Russia by General Secretary To Lam; visits to Vietnam by the Russian Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Russian State Duma; and meetings between the Prime Minister and President Vladimir V. Putin in Kazan, Russia, and Tianjin, China.
Notably, the recent phone call between General Secretary To Lam and President Vladimir V. Putin right after the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is a vivid testament to the high political trust and close ties between the two countries.
Defense-security and energy-oil cooperation continue to be important pillars of the Vietnam-Russia relationship. Economic-trade and investment cooperation have remained stable despite facing many challenges. By 2025, the trade turnover between the two countries is expected to reach 4.8 billion USD.
Cultural-tourism cooperation is vibrant, with frequent cultural exchange activities that enhance understanding and friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Russia.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh notes that the traditional, trustworthy friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia have seen very positive developments. (Source: VNA) |
Direct flights between the two countries have facilitated and boosted tourism, with the number of Russian tourists visiting Vietnam exceeding 600,000, surpassing pre-COVID-19 records.
Science and technology cooperation will be a driving force for Vietnam-Russia relations. The year 2026 is designated as the Year of Cross Cooperation in Science and Education between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
Analyzing the global situation and providing information on Vietnam's development and foreign policy, the Prime Minister stated that both countries are in a new era of development. The leaders and people of both nations have chosen to continue strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership, expanding practical and effective cooperation in all fields, and striving to elevate economic-trade cooperation to match political relations, especially in energy, science-technology, education-training, and tourism, with specific projects like nuclear power and metro systems.
He emphasized the need for active participation from media and communication agencies to spread positive energy. The Prime Minister expressed joy that VNA and TASS have established cooperation early on, accompanying the development of both countries through different stages.
Since the late 1950s, Russia has sent engineers and transferred machinery to VNA; guided and supported VNA in disseminating news using new technology; supported VNA's bureau in Moscow to become a communication hub, connecting with VNA bureaus in Europe; and organized training for many VNA technicians to study in Russia.
Recognizing that each country is experiencing breakthrough developments, with rapid changes in political security and non-traditional security, and continuous innovation in science and technology, the Prime Minister urged VNA and TASS to continue close cooperation, especially in digital transformation, training human resources in Russian and Vietnamese languages, maintaining effective cooperation channels, providing accurate information, and establishing effective coordination mechanisms to detect and handle false information that affects the security and interests of both countries.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is confident that with the long-standing bond, journalists from VNA and TASS will continue to effectively implement the Cooperation Agreement. (Source: VNA) |
Emphasizing that the affection of the Vietnamese people for Russia and vice versa is an invaluable asset that today's generations must continue to nurture, the Prime Minister urged the two news agencies to strongly promote the tradition of good friendship between the two countries, especially among the younger generation; organize events and forums for young people and journalists from both countries to exchange, learn, and ignite the passion to contribute to the solidarity and friendship between the peoples of the two nations.
Affirming that the Vietnamese Government always supports and will facilitate VNA's implementation of cooperation programs and plans with TASS, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is confident that with the long-standing bond, journalists from VNA and TASS will continue to effectively implement the Cooperation Agreement.
Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister for taking the time to meet the delegation and fully agreeing with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's views, especially in the field of information and communication, General Director Andrey Kondrashov stated that during this visit to Vietnam, TASS and VNA have signed a Cooperation Agreement for a new phase, focusing on digital transformation, information exchange, professional exchange, human resource training, and combating fake news.
Thanking the Government and the Prime Minister for their attention, support, and facilitation of the cooperation between TASS and VNA, Director General Andrey Kondrashov stated that the two news agencies will closely coordinate to implement the contents according to the Prime Minister's views, contributing to preserving, nurturing, and deepening the traditional good relationship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia in the new situation.
Additionally, TASS and VNA will closely coordinate with each other and mobilize news agencies within the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) to enhance information and support the development of each country and the Vietnam-Russia relationship.
