Meeting of Great Minds: PM Chinh and President Putin Unite
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at Noi Bai International Airport on June 19, beginning a state visit to Vietnam from June 19-20. He was invited by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong. On June 20, Vietnamese President To Lam hosted a grand welcome ceremony for President Putin at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi. The ceremony included a 21-cannon salute, reflecting the high regard for the visiting head of state. President Putin’s state visit to Vietnam coincides with a significant milestone—the 30th anniversary of the Treaty on the Principles of Friendly Relations between our two nations. This visit also precedes another important event: the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2025. The Vietnamese Government chief and President Putin engage in meaningful discussions during their meeting. Before their official talks, the two ...