Putin and President To Lam signed deals focusing on education, science, technology, oil, gas, and health, emphasizing long-term fossil fuel supply agreements. The nations aim to collaborate on clean energy, health, and a nuclear science center in Vietnam.
Both leaders expressed interest in a reliable security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region without military blocs, highlighting defense and security cooperation against non-traditional security challenges. However, defense agreements were not publicly disclosed.
Analysts noted the significance of Putin's recent visits to Vietnam, China, and North Korea as efforts to combat international isolation. Russia plays a key role for Vietnam in military equipment supply and oil exploration technologies in the South China Sea, supporting its sovereignty claims.
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