Vietnam-Russian strategic partnership growing steadily (VOV) - The Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership has seen positive developments, delivering practical benefits to both nations. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Russian Foreign Sergei Lavrov have agreed upon the flourishing partnership during their talks in On politics-diplomacy, the two sides have maintained mechanisms for regular mutual consultation and exchange visits. Last year’s two-way trade hit nearly US$4 billion while remarkable progress has been seen in energy cooperation, national defense and security, culture, education and tourism.
However, the trade value still remains modest compared to the two countries’ potential as it only accounts for approximately 1% of During the talks, the two FMs discussed measures to expand bilateral cooperation in economy, trade, culture, education, science and technology as well as promote coordination in the international arena. They also dilated the implementation of key projects, including the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant No. 1 and construction of a Center for Nuclear Science and Technology in Concerning regional and international situation, Deputy PM Minh voiced his belief that FM Minh called for practical, transparent and responsible engagement of big countries in the region including In 2015, For his part, Russian FM Lavro commended both nations’ joint efforts to expand the bilateral ties and believed that the two-way trade will continue to grow after the free trade agreement (FTA) between Lavrow said the two countries shared the same views on many international issues, including their support for the United Nations’ crucial role in expanding the collective principle in international relations. He also said VOV |
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