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Timeline: Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính's Official Visit to Russia, March 22-25, 2026
This timeline tracks the official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính to the Russian Federation from March 22-25, 2026, at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The visit represents the first high-level Vietnamese leadership visit to Russia in 2026 and aims to strengthen bilateral relations following Vietnam's 14th Party Congress and National Assembly elections.
7 events · 3 days · 13 source articles
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
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Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính Departs Hanoi for Russia
At 11:30 AM local time, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and a high-level Vietnamese delegation departed Nội Bài Airport for an official visit to Russia from March 22-25. The delegation included two Deputy Prime Ministers (Trần Hồng Hà and Bùi Thanh Sơn), multiple ministers and vice ministers, representing various government sectors. Russian Embassy Counselor Ivan Nesterov saw off the delegation at the airport.
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
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Delegation Arrives in Moscow After 9-Hour Flight
After more than nine hours of travel, the Prime Minister's aircraft landed at Vnukovo 2 International Airport in Moscow at 5:00 PM local time (9:00 PM Hanoi time). This marked the beginning of the official visit to the Russian Federation, the first visit by a high-level Vietnamese leader to Russia in 2026.
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
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Official Welcome Ceremony Held at Vnukovo Airport
A formal welcoming ceremony was held at Vnukovo 2 International Airport, presided over by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko Andrey Yurevych. The ceremony included the playing of both Vietnamese and Russian national anthems, and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính reviewed an honor guard and witnessed a military parade. Ambassador Gennady Bezdetko and Vietnamese Ambassador Đặng Minh Khôi attended the ceremony.
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
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Prime Minister Meets Vietnamese Community in Russia
On the evening of March 22 (local time), Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with embassy staff and the Vietnamese community in Russia. The meeting was attended by both Deputy Prime Ministers, multiple ministers from the delegation, Lieutenant General Phạm Trường Sơn (Deputy Chief of General Staff), and representatives of Vietnamese organizations and communities in Russia.
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
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Vietnam-Russia Business Forum Takes Place
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính participated in the Vietnam-Russia Business Forum on March 24, aimed at promoting economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. The forum provided a platform for businesses from both nations to explore partnership opportunities.
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
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Working Meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with Secretary of Russia's Security Council Sergey Shoigu on March 24. Shoigu welcomed the Prime Minister and expressed pleasure at meeting again after his visit to Vietnam in December 2025, while congratulating Vietnam on the success of its 14th Party Congress and 16th National Assembly elections. The meeting focused on strengthening political trust and expanding security cooperation.
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
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Meeting with State Duma Chairman and Party Representatives
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính held a meeting with Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of Russia's State Duma, along with representatives from multiple political parties in the Duma. The discussions covered bilateral cooperation and comprehensive relationship development between Vietnam and Russia.
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