Russia supports peaceful solution to East Sea disputes
(VOV) - Russia’s Federation Council (the upper house) supports peaceful negotiations in accordance with international law and non-intervention principle to resolve all disputes, including those in East Sea.
Vladimir Dzhabarov, first deputy chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Federation Council, made the statement while receiving Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Moscow on June 26.
The Federation Council consistently backs equality in international relations, he told Son, who is also special envoy of the Vietnamese Prime Minister.
For his part, Son acknowledged Russia’s measures to stabilise the situation in Ukraine, noting that Russia’s peace initiative will benefit Ukrainian people.
He said Vietnam attaches great importance to strengthening the comprehensive cooperation partnership with Russia built upon the long-lasting friendship and mutual understanding.
Both host and guest also discussed ways to increase bilateral cooperation, primarily in economics, trade, investment, oil & gas, as well as national defence and security.
Effective cooperation in these areas will help foster the long-lasting partnership between Vietnam and Russia, they said.