As part of its foreign policy, Vietnam has always and will continue to consider Russia a reliable and leading partner, said General Secretary of the Communist Party Central Committee (CPVCC) and President Nguyen Phu Trong at a reception for visiting Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Hanoi on November 19.
General Secretary of the Communist Party Central Committee (CPVCC) and President Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and visiting Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – As part of its foreign policy, Vietnam has always andwill continue to consider Russia a reliable and leading partner, said GeneralSecretary of the Communist Party Central Committee (CPVCC) and President NguyenPhu Trong at a reception for visiting Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev inHanoi on November 19.
The top leader affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State, and people havemaintained great attention towards consolidating and developing thecomprehensive strategic partnership with Russia.
He expressed his wish that Russia would enhance collaboration with SoutheastAsian nations and improve its role and position in the Asia-Pacific region.
He stressed that Vietnam welcomes Russian businesses and will continue tocreate favourable conditions for them to engage in key projects in Vietnam inthe fields of energy, transport, and oil and gas.
The Party and State leader suggested the Russian Government actively coordinatewith its Vietnamese counterpart to remove difficulties for economic-trade andinvestment cooperation and effectively implement large-scale joint projectsagreed at the recent 21st session of the Vietnam-Russia Inter-GovernmentCommittee.
For his part, PM Medvedev, who is also head of the ruling United Russia Party, assertedthat his country has always paid heed to fostering its comprehensive strategicpartnership with Vietnam, considering the country its leading partner inSoutheast Asia.
Informing the host of the outcome of his talks with Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc, Medvedev said the two governments will coordinate closely with each otherto organise activities throughout 2019 as the two nations celebrate the 25thanniversary of the signing of the treaty on the fundamental principles ofVietnam-Russia friendship and prepare for the 70th founding anniversary ofbilateral diplomatic ties in 2020.
Russia and Vietnam will realise the agreements reached during CPVCC GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to Russia last September.
Regarding the relations between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the UnitedRussia Party, the leaders said they are pleased with the development of theties over the past time, saying the relationship through the Party channel isan important political foundation to bolster the two countries’ bonds.
They agreed to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two partiesin the time ahead, including the continued implementation of the politicaldialogue mechanism and their cooperation plan for 2018-2021. –VNA
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The comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia is expected to develop pragmatically in the time ahead thanks to the regular exchange of visits, especially those at the high level, thus meeting aspirations of the two countries’ leaders and people, said a Russian official.
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The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
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The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
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Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço met with the press right after concluding their talks and witnessing the signing of seven cooperation agreements between the two countries in Luanda on August 7.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the fraternal ties between Vietnam and Angola as a shared invaluable asset. It serves as a solid foundation for both countries to enter a new phase of development, further foster political trust and mutual support between the two Parties and States, and deepen the solidarity and mutual understanding between their people.
At the dialogue, both sides expressed satisfaction with the intensive and extensive development of bilateral relationship since it was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year.
General Secretary of the Communist Party Central Committee (CPVCC) and President Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and visiting Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (Photo: VNA) 
