Putin Hails Vietnam as Russia's "Reliable Partner"
Greeting Pham at the historic seat of Russian power, Putin underscored the enduring depth of bilateral ties, describing Hanoi as a steadfast ally that has weathered decades of geopolitical change.
"Vietnam has been and remains our reliable partner, our friend. And our relations, certainly—as we have always emphasized on both sides—have stood the test of time," he said.
Beyond the nuclear accord, Putin pointed to strengthening economic momentum between the two nations, citing fresh trade data as evidence of a relationship gaining traction in 2026.
"Trade turnover is growing in 2026, having increased by another 5.7 percent over these months. Today we will discuss all issues; we always have many," he noted.
Pham, in turn, offered a sweeping tribute to Putin's leadership legacy, recalling that the Russian president became the first Kremlin leader to visit Vietnam back in 2001 — and has since made five separate trips to the Southeast Asian nation across 76 years of uninterrupted diplomatic ties.
"And I would like to congratulate the Russian Federation; over the 27 years of your leadership, (Russia) has transformed from an unstable country with a weak economy in the 1990s into one of the four leading economies in the world today, with a high purchasing power parity," he said.
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