Mr Dung made the statement while receiving newly accredited Russian ambassador Kovtun Andrey Grigorievich in Hanoi on November 10.

The government and people of Vietnam will do their utmost to develop the strategic partnership with Russia in all areas, from politics and diplomacy to economics, investment, trade, energy, science-technology, and education-training, bringing practical benefits to both sides, said Mr Dung.

At another reception for newly accredited Panamanian ambassador Eduardo Antonio Young Virzi, Mr Dung said Vietnam wants to increase cooperation with Panama in the areas of their strengths, especially maritime transport services, trade and agriculture.

He affirmed that the Vietnamese government will create the best possible conditions for the two ambassadors to fulfil their tasks. He proposed that the ambassadors work closely with relevant Vietnamese ministries and agencies to effectively implement cooperation agreements signed between their countries.

The ambassadors said they will try their best to strengthen bilateral ties between their countries and Vietnam in all areas.