Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man on September 8 met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the country.

The Chairman of the National Assembly with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Russia. Source: quochoi.vn

Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi warmly welcomed National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who led a high-level delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly on an official visit to the Russian Federation from September 8-10. During the visit, Chairman Tran Thanh Man took the time to meet with embassy staff and the Vietnamese community in Russia.

The Ambassador highlighted that although Man has visited Russia multiple times, this marks his first official foreign visit as Chairman of the National Assembly.

“This trip holds great significance, taking place shortly after the August 8th phone call between General Secretary and President To Lam and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as President Putin's state visit to Vietnam on June 20, 2024,” said Khoi.

The visit also coincides with the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Russia Treaty on Basic Principles of Friendship.

According to the Ambassador, Russia highly values Chairman Tran Thanh Man's decision to choose Russia as his first destination in his new role, with thorough preparations and a warm welcome in place. The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia has prioritized preparations for this visit as one of its most important tasks of the year, recognizing both the honor and responsibility involved.

Delegates at the meeting. 

The Embassy has maintained close coordination with agencies within Vietnam and Russia, including the Russian President’s Office, the State Duma, the Federation Council, and various ministries and local authorities, to ensure the success of the visit.

Ambassador Khoi emphasized the strong and long-standing history of the Vietnamese community in Russia, which has grown steadily and plays a key role in fostering ties between the two nations. Representatives of the Vietnamese community and students in Russia expressed their joy in welcoming Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the delegation, particularly as the visit coincides with the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnamese Association in Russia.

During the meeting, Chairman Tran Thanh Man, on behalf of the Party, the State, and the delegation, extended warm greetings to the embassy staff and the entire Vietnamese community in Russia. He reaffirmed that the Party and State always prioritize the welfare of overseas Vietnamese, recognizing them as an inseparable part of the nation.

Regarding the official visit, Chairman Man emphasized that the invitation from the State Duma and the Federation Council to the Vietnamese National Assembly reflects Russia’s special regard for its comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam. He also provided updates on Vietnam's situation, noting the government’s efforts to ensure growth, control inflation, stabilize the macro economy, and enhance social welfare, national defense, security, and diplomacy. Anti-corruption efforts have been robust, with no exemptions, and the National Assembly continues to innovate and improve its activities.

The Chairman at the meeting. 

In terms of foreign relations, Chairman Man highlighted Vietnam's recent elevation of ties with the US, Japan, and Australia to comprehensive strategic partnerships. He noted that Vietnam now has strategic partnerships with all five permanent members of the UN Security Council, and Russia is one of Vietnam’s seven comprehensive strategic partners.

Chairman Tran Thanh Man also discussed recent policies aimed at supporting overseas Vietnamese. The 2023 Identity Card Law guarantees that all Vietnamese citizens, whether residing domestically or abroad, are entitled to identity cards. Furthermore, the 2024 revised Land Law extends land-use rights to overseas Vietnamese. These policy changes reflect the government's commitment to overseas Vietnamese communities.

The Chairman praised the Embassy’s efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of the Vietnamese community in Russia, especially in challenging times. He urged the community to continue upholding their spirit of solidarity, respect local laws, and actively contribute to the development of Russia and the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership. He also encouraged them to preserve the Vietnamese language and culture and to contribute their knowledge and expertise to Vietnam’s development.

In his closing remarks, Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his confidence in the Embassy's staff, noting that, despite the challenges of living abroad, they would continue to excel in their diplomatic duties. He extended warm greetings and best wishes to the 60,000-strong Vietnamese community in Russia and their families, wishing them health, happiness, and success.

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