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Russia-Vietnam bilateral cooperation expansion

Overview

Russia and Vietnam are expanding bilateral cooperation across science, education, trade, and tourism. To further these ties, the two nations have designated 2026 as the ‘Year of Science and Education Cooperation’. This initiative builds on previous agreements regarding higher education and the A.X. Pushkin Russian Language Center. Russia provides 1,000 annual scholarships for Vietnamese students, while scientific collaboration focuses on fundamental research and marine studies. Notably, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and the Russian Academy of Sciences have conducted nine joint marine surveys in Vietnamese waters using the research vessel ‘Oparin’. On the diplomatic front, Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam conducted a historic state visit to Moscow from September 7 to 9, 2026, marking the first visit by a Vietnamese Party and State leader to Russia since 1991. During the visit, To Lam met with President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to strengthen the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. To Lam emphasized that Vietnam views its relationship with Russia as a ‘top priority and a consistent strategic choice’ in its foreign policy. Following the state visit, efforts to translate high-level agreements into practical projects have intensified. A recent forum organized by the Russian Embassy in Vietnam and the Russian-Vietnamese Technical University Alliance focused on strengthening cooperation in technical, scientific, and technological education to support industrial development. Discussions centered on meeting industrial human resource needs through practice-oriented training and joint bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Tran Trung Tinh, suggested the partnership should shift toward ‘co-implementation and co-creation,’ focusing on joint training for engineers and the commercialization of research results. Building on these discussions, officials have identified high technology, energy, and oil and gas as key sectors for future focus.

Entities

Vietnam · Russia · To Lam · Eurasian Economic Union · Vladimir Putin

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  • "To Lam is expected to be awarded the 2026 Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize in Moscow." kevesko.vn

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    "President Vladimir Putin awarded To Lam the 2026 Lev Tolstoy International Peace Prize." nhandan.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · baolaocai.vn · en.baochinhphu.vn · mekongasean.vn

    One claim states that To Lam has already been awarded the 2026 Lev Tolstoy International Peace Prize, while the other states he is only expected to be awarded it.

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Vietnam and Russia to boost high-tech and human resource cooperation

    Vietnam and Russia are enhancing bilateral cooperation in high technology, energy, and human resource training to foster long-term strategic and scientific development.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Russia and Vietnam expand technical and scientific education cooperation

    Russia and Vietnam are enhancing cooperation in technical and scientific education, focusing on joint research and training high-quality human resources to meet industrial demands.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Vietnam and Russia boost science and technology cooperation

    Vietnam and Russia are enhancing cooperation in science, technology, and technical education to drive industrial growth and joint research through practical, co-creative projects.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam and Russia discuss strengthening defense cooperation

    Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang and Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov met to bolster defense ties, focusing on military training, peacekeeping, and scientific research.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 44 sources
    Vietnam-Russia relations strengthened during President To Lam's state visit

    President To Lam concluded a state visit to Russia, meeting with Vladimir Putin to strengthen strategic ties, target $15 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, and enhance scientific and energy cooperation.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Vietnam and Russia designate 2026 as Year of Science and Education Cooperation

    Vietnam and Russia have named 2026 the Year of Science and Education Cooperation, focusing on higher education, scholarship programs, and joint scientific research in fields like marine biology and technology.

  7. [POLITICS] 26 sources
    To Lam conducts historic state visit to Russia to strengthen strategic ties

    Vietnamese President To Lam is on a historic state visit to Russia, meeting with leaders like Gennady Zyuganov to strengthen strategic ties in energy, defense, science, and maritime cooperation.

  8. [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Vietnam proposes five priorities for ASEAN-Russia economic cooperation

    Vietnam's Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan proposed five key cooperation priorities for ASEAN-Russia relations at the Eastern Economic Forum, focusing on supply chains, logistics, and technology.

  9. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnamese provinces seek economic cooperation in Russia

    Vietnamese provinces Quang Ninh and Phu Tho are engaging in diplomatic and economic activities in Russia to expand regional cooperation and promote investment opportunities to Russian businesses.

  10. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Vietnam and Russia expand Russian language and cultural exchange programs

    Vietnam and Russia are strengthening cultural ties through new Russian language training initiatives, focusing on pedagogical expertise and the integration of AI and digital tools in education.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Russia proposes expanding cooperation with Vietnam

    Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Chernyshenko proposed expanding cooperation with Vietnam, highlighting significant growth in tourism and aviation connectivity between the two nations.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Vietnam and Russia expand scientific and educational cooperation

    Experts and officials from Vietnam and Russia met in Hanoi to discuss expanding international cooperation in science and education to promote sustainable development and digital transformation.

Sources

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