Russia, Vietnam hold 13th diplomacy - defence - security strategy dialogue
VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu and Russian First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Vladimir Titov co-hosted the 13th Vietnam – Russia diplomacy - defence - security strategy dialogue in Hanoi on March 4.
In the spirit of time-honoured friendship, openness, trust and mutual understanding, both sides reviewed the bilateral cooperation in a multitude of fields, particularly in politics - foreign affairs, defence - security, and trade - investment as well as cooperation at multilateral forums, while exchanging views on regional and international issues of shared concern.
Applauding the efficiency of the strategy dialogue, they recognised the results that have been achieved over the past time, especially the exchange of delegations at all levels in 2023 which laid a foundation to bolster cooperation and promptly remove bottlenecks, making contributions to consolidating the Vietnam – Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The two diplomats affirmed their determination to maintain and promote the practical and effective bilateral ties in the time ahead, and step up efforts to carry out the signed agreements and cooperation projects in the context that the two countries will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations (June 1994 - 2024) and the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations (January 1950 - 2025).
Titov said Russia treasures and desires to develop its practical ties with Vietnam, and considers Vietnam a trustworthy partner, suggesting the two foreign ministries promote their coordinating roles in implementing the bilateral agreements, and speeding up the removal of roadblocks to expand cooperation in potential fields that meet the development requirements in each nation.
As the region and the world are undergoing rapid changes, it is essential to maintain the efficiency of the annual strategy dialogue to swiftly ramp up bilateral cooperation, exchange information and coordinate at multilateral forums.
They also agreed to maintain close cooperation at the United Nations, the ASEAN-Russia cooperation framework as well as other international forums for peace and stability in the region and the world.
On this occasion, a cooperation plan between the two foreign ministries for the next period was signed.
