By Adnan Hameed TWA ______ The Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recently concluded state visit to Vietnam on June 19-20 has garnered significant attention from foreign media outlets worldwide, including prominent coverage in Russia. During the visit, President Putin and President To Lam reviewed the Honour Guard of the Vietnam People's Army, underscoring the strong ties between the two nations. This historic visit marks the first state visit to Vietnam by President Putin since November 2013, reaffirming the long-standing friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Vietnam. Russia's TASS news agency has dedicated a special column to President Putin’s visit, emphasizing the enduring relationship and extensive cooperation between the two countries. Articles within this column highlight the joint statement issued during the visit, which stresses the commitment to consolidating peace, stability, and security in the Asia-Pacific region and globally. The partnership aims to deepen economic and trade ties and enhance collaboration in various fields, including energy, digital technology, science-technology, education, culture, and tourism. Vesti.ru echoed these sentiments, noting that the visit is expected to elevate bilateral collaboration to new heights based on the strong foundation of previous cooperation. Japan’s Kyodo News highlighted that this trip is President Putin's first state visit to Vietnam in over a decade and aims to strengthen the traditional friendship between the two countries. The article also noted Russia's interest in promoting dialogues with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with Vietnam playing a crucial role as an active and constructive member. Nikkei Asia reported on the signing of 11 cooperation documents in various fields, further solidifying the partnership. Euronews.com commented on the significance of the visit in bolstering Russia's relations with Southeast Asian nations. The website also noted the long history of diplomatic relations between Russia and Vietnam, dating back to 1950, and highlighted this year as the 30th anniversary of their Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations. The UK’s Financial Times praised Vietnam’s achievements in its bamboo diplomacy, quoting Le Hong Hiep, a researcher at Singapore’s Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute. Hiep emphasized that hosting President Putin demonstrates Vietnam's balanced and diverse foreign policy, which is vital for attracting investment from various global partners. The successful visit of President Putin to Vietnam underscores the strong and growing relationship between the two nations, paving the way for further cooperation and mutual benefits.