Vietnam and Russia boost transport ties at international summit
Russia and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen transport cooperation and logistics connectivity following talks at an international summit in Russia
The fifth International Transport Summit, held from August 2-5, saw Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Construction, Nguyen Danh Huy, emphasising modern and synchronized infrastructure as a key strategic breakthrough for the Vietnamese government. The summit gathered over 200 delegates from 43 countries and territories. Vietnam has invested significantly in expressways, airports, seaports, and logistics infrastructure, particularly prioritising urban rail systems.
Deputy Minister Huy highlighted Vietnam's interest in strengthening cooperation with Russia and international partners in various areas such as research, technology transfer, digital transformation, green transport, human resource training, and investment attraction. The Vietnamese delegation actively participated in thematic discussions on urban railway development, modern passenger transport services, and traffic navigation during the summit.
They also attended technical surveys of key transport infrastructure projects in Moscow and met with Russian State Secretary and Deputy Transport Minister Dmitry Zverev to discuss transport cooperation. In the aviation sector, both countries have promoted direct flights between Vietnam and Russia, with eight airlines, including two Vietnamese and six Russian airlines, operating routes.
Air transport between the two nations saw a 32% increase in the first six months of 2026, reaching approximately 1.07 million passengers. In the maritime sector, Vietnam and Russia appreciated the signing of the Protocol amending the 1993 Commercial Maritime Agreement in April 2026, with both sides completing the ratification procedures.
Regarding railway cooperation, Vietnam and Russia are active members of the Organisation for Cooperation between Railways, with significant agreements achieved such as increasing transport volumes and establishing an inter-ministerial working group. Vietnam-Russia bilateral trade grew by 6% in 2025, marking the continued growth of their economic partnership.
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