Defence Minister greets Russian security leader
Thursday, 09:37, 04/04/2013
Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh on April 3 received Director of the Russian Federal Security Service (RFSS) General Bortnikov A.V, who is leading a high-raking delegation on a visit to Vietnam from April 2-4.
Thanh hailed the Russian official’s working visit, expressing his belief that it will strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two nations as well as between his ministry and the RFSS.
Thanh spoke highly of the achievements the Russians have made in recent years and thanked the country and its people for the support given to Vietnam in national construction and defence.
The officials discussed measures to foster cooperation and contribute to maintaining peace and security in the region and the world at large.