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

By bno - Bangkok bureau Russia has publicly endorsed Vietnam's aspirations to join the influential BRICS bloc, a move that could significantly bolster Hanoi's global standing and economic prospects. This support was articulated in a joint communique released following a visit by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to Vietnam,

Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies ... on Wednesday after Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s two-day visit to Hanoi.

BRICS was formed by Brazil ... Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, left, and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong awarded with the Russian Order of Friendship shake hands following a ceremony ...

HANOI, Vietnam — Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing ... on Wednesday after Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s two-day visit to Hanoi.

Russia will facilitate Vietnam's participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a partner country, the countries said in a joint statement on Wednesday after Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's two-day visit to Hanoi.

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.

The memorandums were signed in Tokyo in September 2000 and in Vladivostok in June 2003 to regulate the establishment and operation of Japan Centers in Russia. Mishustin, in his decree, directed the Russian Foreign Ministry to notify Japan about the measure.

Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday (Jan 17) held talks with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in capital Moscow ahead of the signing of a 20-year strategic partnership treaty. The deal has already stoked tensions in the West as it paves way for deeper defence cooperation between the two nations.

By Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW (Reuters) -Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Moscow on Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the signing of a strategic partnership treaty involving closer defence cooperation that is likely to worry the West.

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Andrew Osborn MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian held talks in Moscow on Friday ahead of the signing of a strategic partnership treaty involving closer defence cooperation that is likely to worry the West.