During the working trip, Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu paid a courtesy visit to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and met with former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu paid a courtesy call to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

At the meetings, the two sides expressed satisfaction with the positive developments of the Vietnam - Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in recent times; affirmed the importance of promoting cooperation in all fields of politics - diplomacy, economy, defense - security, science - technology, education - training, culture, tourism, etc.; agreed to make joint efforts to implement bilateral cooperation, in accordance with the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the long-standing and very good traditional friendship between the two peoples, for the common interests of the two countries.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu and First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Vladimir Titov co-chaired the 12th Vietnam-Russia Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy, Defense and Security.

In the spirit of high trust and mutual understanding, the two sides had in-depth discussions on international and regional issues of mutual concern, assessing the rapidly changing, complex and unpredictable world and regional situation, requiring the promotion and enhancement of the role of multilateral mechanisms to respond to common challenges.

The two sides agreed to increase information exchange and close coordination at international forums, especially at the United Nations, within the framework of ASEAN-Russia cooperation. Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu expressed his hope that Russia would promote multifaceted cooperation with ASEAN and continue to make positive contributions to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

On this occasion, Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu visited and worked with the leaders of St. Petersburg city; visited the headquarters and worked with the General Director of Zarubezhneft Oil and Gas Group; met with officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia; together with Russian friends (Veterans Association, Russia - Vietnam Friendship Association), representatives of the Vietnamese Association in Russia, and Vietnamese students in Russia, laid flower baskets at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

News and photos: VNA

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