Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – The reputable Russian newspaper KomsomolskayaPravda (Komsomol Truth)on May 24 published an article highlighting the potential and prospects of theRussia-Vietnam relationship in the current situation, on the occasion of the Vietnamvisit by Chairman of the United Russia Party and Deputy Chairman of theSecurity Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev.
The article described Vietnam as a strong emerging countrywith a population of 100 million, and one of the fastest-growingdigital economies in the region, with an annual growth of 38%. The country isalso likely to become the second-largest digital economy in Southeast Asia by2025.
Commenting on bilateral ties, the author highlighted the long-standingrelationship between Russia and Vietnam. In 1950, the Soviet Union was one ofthe first countries to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam, assistingVietnam in its national liberation and development. After a period ofstagnation due to fluctuations in Russia, cooperation between Vietnam andRussia resumed at the State level following the Vietnam visit by RussianPresident Vladimir Putin in 2011. One year later, the two countries upgraded theirrelationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Currently, Vietnammaintains such a high-level relationship with only four countries, namely China,Russia, India and the Republic of Korea.
In international relations, Vietnam follows the policy of balancebetween major countries based on respect for national interests, and has beenquite successful in becoming a new geopolitical hotspot in the region. This isevident in the operation of the world's largest factories gradually takingplace on Vietnamese territory, it said.
The article concluded that itis strategically important for Russia to maintain Vietnam’s role as a gatewayto Asia, in order to enhance cooperation in trade and other key sectors betweenthe two countries./.
