VN, Russia agree on steps to boost ties

VGP - Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uong Chu Luu in Ha Noi on April 16 received head of the Just Russia Party Sergey Mikhailovich Mironov.

April 17, 2018 11:30 AM GMT+7

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uong Chu Luu receives head of the Just Russia Party Sergey Mikhailovich Mironov, Ha Noi, April 16, 2018

At the reception, Sergey Mikhailovich Mironov highlighted the thriving economic links, along with cultural and tourism cooperation between the two countries.

He congratulated Viet Nam on successfully hosting the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) last January.

Stressing similar views shared by Viet Nam and Russia on international issues, Mironov noted his hope that his visit will help intensify the friendship between the two countries

In turn, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uong Chu Luu said Viet Nam always treasures and wishes to enhance the fruitful relationship with Russia, for pragmatic interests of both sides.

Applauding contributions made by parliamentarians from the Just Russia Party and Mironov to consolidating and promoting the bilateral relations, the Vietnamese official urged them to work harder to foster the ties across fields, especially in economy and trade, in order to soon bring two-way trade to US$10 billion.

Mr. Luu took the occasion to call for support for the Vietnamese community in Russia.

By Hoang Ha