Conference talks ways to broaden cooperation with Russia

Talking points were focused on the current political, economic, cultural and social situation of Russia, cooperation between Vietnam and Russia, and potential for future collaboration.

In his speech, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam G.S. Bezdetko said this year both nations celebrate 74 years of diplomatic relations, as well as 30 years of signing the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations between Vietnam and Russia, while expressing his satisfaction with the development of political dialogue between the two countries.

ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, are important priorities in Russia’s foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific region, he added.

The ambassador also talked about the phone talks between Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Russian President Putin on March 26 during which the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation in the time ahead in security-defence, trade, culture, and tourism.

The Vietnamese Party chief used this occasion to invite President Putin to officially visit Vietnam soon and the invitation was graciously accepted.

Bezdetko stated that preparations for the visit are underway and it is expected to add fresh impetus to deepening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Concerning bilateral economic cooperation, Trade Representative of Russia in Vietnam V. N. Kharino said that both countries are working to effectively implement the Vietnam - Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement to elevate bilateral trade to US$ 10 billion by 2025.

Numerous Russian high-tech and healthcare businesses take heed to strengthening their presence in the Southeast Asian nation, he said.