Top Leader Embarks on Russia, France Visits and Space Summit Attendance

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong has departed the country for official visits to the Russian Federation and the French Republic, and to attend the International Space Summit. The trip holds significant importance both bilaterally and multilaterally, aiming to strongly implement the foreign policy outlined by the 14th National Party Congress, strengthen political trust, and create an external environment conducive to Vietnam’s development in the new era. It is also expected to help mobilize international resources for national development. Top Vietnamese leader confident relations with Russia will continue to develop strongly Russia pins hope on new cooperation orientations, strengthening of ties with Vietnam: diplomat Vietnam–France relations: From cooperation to co-creation The trip holds significant importance both bilaterally and multilaterally, as it aims to strongly implement the foreign policy outlined by the 14th National Party Congress, strengthen political trust and create an external environment conducive to Vietnam’s development in the new era. The trip is also expected to help mobilise international resources for national development. Relations with Russia have long been a crucial pillar of Vietnam's foreign policy, built on historical ties dating back to the Soviet era. In recent years, cooperation has advanced in sectors such as defense, energy, and trade. Russian officials have also expressed strong hopes for strengthening ties with Vietnam. Vietnam-France relations are moving towards a new phase of "co-creation" from cooperation, with efforts to enhance collaboration across a wide range of fields including economy, culture, and science and technology. Vietnam views France as a key partner in its relations with the European Union. The attendance at the International Space Summit signals Vietnam's growing interest in space development and its efforts to seek international cooperation in this domain. Vietnam has increasingly recognized the importance of international collaboration in the peaceful use and application of space technology, and this summit could be part of those efforts. Under its one-party system, Vietnam has been pursuing a socialist-oriented market economy, achieving rapid economic growth. Its foreign policy is characterized by maintaining and developing relations with a diverse range of countries to maximize national interests. Particularly in its complex relationship with China, Vietnam navigates border and South China Sea issues cautiously, despite deep economic ties. These visits to Russia and France are part of Vietnam's balanced foreign strategy, aiming to enhance its international standing.