Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.”

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin review a guard of honor in Hanoi, January 14, 2025. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday afternoon ...

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin plans to visit Vietnam on January 14-15, as announced by Vietnam's foreign affairs ministry. The visit underscores the strong partnership between the two nations,

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Vietnam from January 14 to January 15, talks with the country's president and prime minister are planned, the Russian government said on Friday.

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam and Russia inked Tuesday an agreement to boost cooperation on nuclear energy during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s two-day visit to Hanoi. The ...

BRICS was formed by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2009 ... Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, left, and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong awarded with the Russian Order of Friendship ...

BRICS bloc added Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia has been invited to join. Turkiye, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have formally applied to become members, and a few others have expressed interest.

Vietnam solidifies its bond with Russia amidst China's unease, praising Moscow's achievements under President Putin. Increased flights and special tariffs are set to boost tourism. Russia's investments in Vietnam's oil assets and engagement with North Korea and Myanmar concern Beijing about Moscow's influence in its region.

Russia is supporting Vietnam's potential entry into the BRICS group, despite Vietnam's hesitations over possible U.S. repercussions. Vietnam seeks to advance economic growth with U.S. backing, while Russia aims to strengthen Asian alliances amidst global isolation.

Russia aims to assist Vietnam in joining the BRICS bloc as a partner country, enhancing its participation in global economic discussions.

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