An official welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese Party leader was held at the airport.

This is the first visit by the highest-ranking leader of Vietnam to Russia since the reelection of President Putin in March this year.

The visit by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong aims to reiterate Vietnam’s consistent policy of considering Russia a partner of leading priority and deepening the comprehensive strategic partner with Russia in a substantive and effective manner. 

The Vietnamese Party leader is scheduled to meet with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev immediately after his arrival.