Lauding new steps of development in the Vietnam – Russiadefence ties over the past years, Vinh expressed his belief that the upcomingRussia visit by Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich will contribute to upgradingbilateral defence relations.
On the occasion, he suggested the Russian Defence Ministryactively join activities during Vietnam ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020.
Vnukov, for his part, spoke highly of military and militarytechnical cooperation between the two nations with substantive outcomes, especiallyin tropical durability, navy and personnel training.
The guest hoped that following the visit by Gen. Lich, Russia– Vietnam defence ties would be further deepened and effective./.