Vietnam and Russia exchange views on future cooperation orientations
VOV.VN - Vietnam and Russia examined future cooperation orientations between the two countries during a phone call on March 26 between Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders discussed and agreed on a number of major directions to promote bilateral cooperation in fields such as security- defense, economy-trade, culture, tourism, among others.
Trong congratulated Putin on his re-election as President of Russia for the 2024-2030 term with a record high number of votes in modern history, demonstrating the trust and support of the Russian people in the president’s leadership.
He also extended his deep condolences to Putin, the Russian people and relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack in Moscow on March 22.
The Party leader appreciated the great assistance given to Vietnam in the past and at present by the former Soviet Union and now Russia, and affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, considering this one of the top priorities in its foreign policy.
Putin for his part thanked Trong for his regards and affirmed that Vietnam is always a friend and reliable partner of the Russian Federation. He also expressed joy at the positive developments of Russia - Vietnam relations in all fields.
On this occasion, Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong respectfully invited President Putin to make an official visit to Vietnam soon, and the invitation was accepted with pleasure.
