State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov at their meeting (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc onApril 15 received Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov who came tobid his farewell at the end of his tenure in Vietnam.
At the reception, Phuc congratulated the diplomat on thesuccessful completion of his mission in Vietnam and his being awarded theVietnamese State’s Friendship Order for his contributions to the Vietnam –Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.
Expressing his delight at robust growth of the partnership between the two countries,the President stated that Vietnam always attaches importance to its traditionalfriendship with Russia. He said he welcomes the maintenance of regularbilateral exchanges at all levels, particularly at the high level.
He also praised the outcomes of the recent phone talk between Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Russian President VladimirPutin, saying they have contributed significantly to boosting the countries’ comprehensive cooperation.
Affirming Russia's important role to stability andsecurity in the Asia-Pacific region as well as in the world, Phuc said Vietnam wantsto increase its collaboration and mutual understanding with Russia at internationalforums and organisations, including the UN and ASEAN.
For his part, Vnukov underscored his gratitude toward theassistance he and the Russian embassy received from Vietnam’s Party, State,ministries and competent agencies during his tenure.
He pledged that in anyposition, he will make all-out efforts to promote the fruitful friendship and multifacetedcooperation between Vietnam and Russia./.
