The President will lead a high-ranking Vietnamesedelegation to pay an official visit to Russia from November 29 to December 2,at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Sharing with the Sputnik news agency about his selectionof Russia as one of the first countries to visit in his capacity as the head ofthe Vietnamese State, Phuc said the visit demonstrates the importance theVietnamese Party, State and people attach to the bilateral ties as well as PresidentPutin, a close friend of Vietnamese people.
According to President Phuc, he and President Putinwill review the Vietnam-Russia relations and seek major strategic orientationsto elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership to a new height across spheres.
Meanwhile, Sputnik described Phuc’s visit as animpulse that helps to create new breakthroughs for the comprehensive strategic partnership,thus bringing benefits to Vietnamese and Russian people.
Before Russia, the Vietnamese President will visitSwitzerland from November 25 to 29./.