Vietnam-Russia relations step into 2025 with multiple key milestones, reflecting the long-standing bond between the two countries.

The restart of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project in Ninh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam and high-ranking diplomatic activities over the past year have been reinforcing the bilateral partnership.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin arrived in Hanoi on Tuesday for a two-day visit to Vietnam.

This is his first Vietnam visit since assuming his post as Russian prime minister in 2020.

The visit is expected to boost the comprehensive strategic partnership, paving the way for advancements in economy, trade, energy, and education fields.

The Russian premier met Vietnamese Party chief To Lam, his counterpart Pham Minh Chinh, and Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on the same day.

Frequent political dialogues at the highest level play a key role in the development of bilateral ties, said Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko.

This was demonstrated through a series of dynamic diplomatic activities in 2024.

Following the state visit to Vietnam of Russian President Vladimir Putin in June last year, the two countries have kept in close touch and held other high-ranking meetings, including a phone call between Party chief Lam and President Putin shortly after the former assumed his new post in August 2024.

Besides, PM Chinh visited Russia in October, and NA Chairman Man paid a visit to Russia in September.

During PM Mishustin's ongoing visit, the two nations reaffirmed their political trust and were committed to promoting dialogues at all levels.

Notably, the leaders of the two nations underlined the importance of improving the efficiency in bilateral partnership in such priority fields as energy -- oil-gas, trade, science-technology and culture.

Though two-way trade has shown positive growth, the two prime ministers agreed that there was still huge potential to be tapped. 

The authorities of both countries have been tasked with proposing breakthrough solutions to raise trade value, while addressing existing challenges in a way that ensures mutual benefits.

Vietnam, Russia see nuclear power as a key field of cooperation 

The Vietnamese legislature passed a resolution to resume the nuclear power project in Ninh Thuan Province in December last year after an eight-year hiatus.

This project has not only attracted international attention, but has also become a focal point in Vietnam-Russia cooperation.

The Russian ambassador told a press briefing in Hanoi in late December that Russia was ready to cooperate with Vietnam in nuclear energy development by participating in the restart of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project.

Over the past year, Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation and other Russian partners have shown their interest in the project, contributing to shaping energy cooperation between the two countries.

PM Mishustin's visit is meant to further strengthen this commitment. 

During talks with Rosatom leaders on Monday, PM Chinh underscored that Vietnam expects Russia to not only support it with the development of nuclear power, but also help the Southeast Asian nation promote the nuclear science and technology sector for peaceful purposes.

At their talks on Tuesday, the two prime ministers highlighted the significance of speeding up the construction of a nuclear science and technology research center in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam. The project is expected to drive up Vietnam’s research capacity.

PM Mishustin affirmed that Russia is willing to share its experience and technology with Vietnam in energy development.

The world is facing several challenges, but the Vietnam-Russia relationship continues to maintain a special bond. 

During a meeting on Tuesday with the Vietnamese Party chief, Prime Minister Mishustin said that Moscow always cherishes the Vietnamese people's friendship and affection toward Russia.

Vietnam is one of Russia’s most important partners in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in Southeast Asia, he stressed.

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