Vietnamese President To Lam Awarded Lev Tolstoy Peace Prize

Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam received the 2026 Lev Tolstoy International Peace Prize at an award ceremony held in Moscow on September 9 (local time, evening Hanoi time). The prestigious award was presented for his significant contributions to the cause of strengthening peace and cooperation among nations. During the ceremony, President To Lam and Russian President Vladimir Putin witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between Vietnam and the Russian Federation. This event signifies the deepening of the strategic partnership between the two countries. This award underscores Vietnam's commitment to promoting peace and cooperation on the international stage, particularly highlighting the President's role in strengthening relations with Russia. Vietnam, while continuing its economic growth under a one-party system, skillfully maintains its international standing, and this award can be interpreted as part of its diplomatic strategy. Prior to the award ceremony, reports indicated discussions on promoting strategic technology as a new pillar of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, the need for new thinking and approaches in scientific and technological cooperation between the two nations, and the enhancement of economic cooperation. These developments suggest Vietnam's pursuit of national development while balancing economic growth with international relations. Source: Nhan Dan