The NA Chairman warmly welcomed the ambassadors, who will assume their assignments in Vietnam in the context of growing friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the three countries. He expressed his wish that the diplomats with their experience and understanding of Vietnam will actively contribute to boosting relations in numerous areas.

At his meeting with Russian Ambassador Andrey Grigorievich Kovtun, NA Chairman Trong suggested the two countries bolster cooperation in economics, trade, investment and tourism to match with their productive, time-honoured political ties, especially in areas which are Russia’s strengths and where Vietnam needs assistance such as power, oil and gas, education and training.

The two sides need to develop bilateral cooperation at both grassroots and central levels, particularly at multi-party forums, he said.

At a reception for Polish Ambassador Roman Iwaszkiewicz, the NA Chairman offered his condolences over the death of President Lech Kaczynski and his delegation in a plane crash in Russia on April 1. He said he hopes the state and its people will find a way to come to terms with their grief and stabilise their country.
While meeting with Singaporean Ambassador Simon Wong Wie Kuen, the NA Chairman underscored the development of Vietnam-Singapore ties in terms of pace, scale and effectiveness, saying that the two countries have creatively and comprehensively cooperated in economics, trade, investment, tourism, health care and education.

He expressed his hope that Singapore, with its important position in the region, will support Vietnam in fulfilling its role as Chairs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).