Moscow – Russia – Vietnamese President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam confirmed that his country does not intend to change its stance toward Russia, despite what he described as pressure exerted by other nations over ongoing good relations between Hanoi and Moscow.
Vietnam Rejects External Pressure
Speaking during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, To Lam stated that several countries recently expressed dissatisfaction with Vietnam maintaining good relations with Russia, emphasizing that his nation has not backed down from its position nor altered its approach regarding this file.
The Vietnamese president added that Hanoi clearly expressed its position, in a clear signal of its continued commitment to developing bilateral relations with Moscow despite external pressure.
Moscow and Hanoi Expand Cooperation
In the same context, Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed that cooperation between Russia and Vietnam proceeds along multiple tracks, including security issues, reflecting the expanding scope of bilateral relations between the two nations.
The statements by Putin and To Lam came during their meeting in Moscow, as both countries continue emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations amidst international pressure targeting the stances of various nations toward Russia.
Multi-Domain Strategic Relations
Statements issued by both sides indicate a mutual desire to maintain and advance the course of cooperation between Moscow and Hanoi, while stressing that Vietnamese policy toward Russia remains immune to external pressure.
To Lam affirmed that his country has not changed its position, while Putin highlighted the multi-faceted fields of cooperation, including the security dimension, underscoring ongoing political dialogue between Moscow and Hanoi.
These stances unfold as Russia continues efforts to strengthen ties with Asian partners, while Vietnam adheres to an independent foreign policy, according to reports by TASS citing statements from the Vietnamese president.
