The event formed part of the PM’s trip to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of relations between the two sides.

Addressing the gathering, PM Hung said the forum provided a valuable opportunity for ASEAN and Russia to exchange strategic perspectives aimed at fostering broader, more substantive, more connected and more resilient future cooperation amid global changes.

Noting that the world is undergoing rapid and complex transformations, he stressed the importance of building trusted partnerships, stable markets and resilient supply chains capable of withstanding external disruptions.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung speaks at the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum in Kazan, Russia, June 17, 2026. Photo courtesy of VGP

On the basis of the complementary strengths and potential of ASEAN and Russia, the Vietnamese leader proposed three key directions for cooperation.