VOV.VN - Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Russia hit US$2.74 billion in the past seven months, marking a remarkable increase of 45.5% year on year.

Developing ties with Russia is a consistent direction, strategic choice and top priority of the Vietnamese Party, State and people in the country's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man said on August 6.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia hosted a get-together on August 5 to honour Soviet experts, especially those in military, who supported and accompanied the Vietnamese air defence and air force in their first days.

VOV.VN - Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message of congratulation to Vietnamese President To Lam on his election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee.

Leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) Gennady Zyuganov, who was a classmate of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong during the time he studied in the Soviet Union, shared memories of his great friend and respectfully referred to the Vietnamese Party leader as a 'true Marxist," and a worthy successor of President Ho Chi Minh.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was always a very dear friend of Thailand, said Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromya, clarifying that under his leadership, the mutual relationship flourished and grew in a multitude of fields.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong was a prestigious Party leader who devoted himself wholeheartedly to the nation’s prosperity and happiness, according to First Vice Chairman of the Russia – Vietnam Friendship Association Petr Tsvetov.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, hosted many welcoming ceremonies for leaders of foreign countries visiting Vietnam during his tenure.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Ministry of Sports of Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on promoting physical education and sports ties within the framework of the ongoing Vietnamese Cultural Days in Russia.

Vietnam has been one of the most promising markets for Moscow firms thanks to the country’s rapid economic growth and high population density.