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As a proactive and responsible member of ASEAN and Russias leading, reliable Comprehensive Strategic Partner in the region, the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attending the 35th Anniversary Summit of ASEAN-Russia relations has made many important contributions to the results of the Conference and left outstanding marks. Download Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung gives an interview to the press On June 18, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung successfully concluded his business trip to attend the Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations, taking place from June 17-18 in Kazan city, Russia. On this occasion, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung gave an interview to the press about the notable results of the Conference as well as the new driving forces to further develop Vietnam-Russia relations from this important visit. Please share your assessment of the outstanding results achieved at the Conference. What specific contributions did the Vietnamese delegation make to the successes of this ASEAN-Russia Summit? Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung: Receiving the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations taking place from June 17-18, 2026, in Kazan city, Russian Federation. This is a business trip of very special significance, the first business trip to Russia of a key Vietnamese leader after the success of the 14th National Party Congress and the National Assembly Session and the election of the Peoples Councils at all levels to consolidate key leadership positions. The Prime Ministers participation in the Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations was very successful, contributing to strengthening the relationship between ASEAN and Russia, Vietnams comprehensive strategic partner, thereby demonstrating Vietnams active support for Russia and for ASEAN-Russia relations. The business trip also demonstrated Vietnams active contribution in enhancing the position and central role of ASEAN in the region, while promoting bilateral high-level exchanges, conveying Vietnams important message in implementing the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversifying foreign relations, promoting relations with neighboring countries and major partners, actively contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region. as well as in the world. It can be affirmed that the Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations has so far been a great success, with many very positive and comprehensive results. Firstly, the Conference has affirmed the position, vitality and strategic significance of the ASEAN-Russia relationship in the context of complex changes in the international and regional situation. The direct attendance of most leaders of ASEAN countries and Russian President Putin after 8 years since ASEAN-Russia relations were upgraded to Strategic Partnership in 2018, as well as strong commitments at the Conference, show that the two sides attach great importance to this relationship, considering it a key cooperation channel to promote dialogue and cooperation, strengthen strategic trust, and contribute to peace, stability, and development in the two regions. Second, the Conference confirmed establish a framework and strategic direction for ASEAN-Russia relations in the new period, especially creating a qualitative shift in cooperation between the two sides. The Kazan 2026 Joint Declaration has shaped the strategic framework and major principles for bilateral cooperation, while the ASEAN-Russia Action Plan 2026-2030 concretizes directions with priority areas, solutions and implementation mechanisms. Notably, the Joint Declaration on energy cooperation has made energy a new pillar of cooperation, both meeting the urgent requirements of energy security today and serving the long-term cooperation needs of the two sides. Third, this is the first time the leaders of ASEAN and Russia have had a separate exchange session on Asia-Europe integration, sharing the vision of a broader and longer-term cooperation space. Based on the assessment of the potential and complementarity between ASEAN and the Eurasian space, especially in markets, energy, logistics, minerals, science, technology..., countries have made many proposals to more effectively exploit frameworks such as ASEAN-EAEU cooperation, ASEAN-SCO, cooperation with Central Asia and Asia-Europe transport corridors... With important results achieved at this Summit, it can be said that ASEAN-Russia cooperation is transforming strongly. in a substantive direction, with a clearer focus and implementation mechanism, helping to enhance the position of ASEAN and Russia, while contributing to peace, stability, and cooperation in the region and the world. As a proactive and responsible member of ASEAN and Russias leading comprehensive and reliable Strategic Partner in the region, the Vietnamese high-level delegation led by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung made many important contributions to the results of the Conference and left outstanding marks. First, we proactively and actively contribute more to creating a more stable, balanced and sustainable strategic environment. In his remarks at the Conference, Prime Minister ChinhLe Minh Hungs government shared Vietnams in-depth and objective assessments of the regional and international situation and issues that ASEAN and Russia need to handle together. The Prime Ministers message about a Vietnam that always promotes dialogue, cooperation, trust building, peaceful resolution of disputes, compliance with international law, and these core principles and values must become a common way of behavior between countries is highly appreciated by the leaders of the c
