State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosts outgoing Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 15 received Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov who came to bid his farewell at the end of his tenure in Viet Nam.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosts outgoing Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov at their meeting. (Photo: VNA)

At the reception, Phuc congratulated the diplomat on the successful completion of his mission in Viet Nam and his being awarded the Vietnamese State’s Friendship Order for his contributions to the Viet Nam – Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

Expressing his delight at the robust growth of the partnership between the two countries, the President stated that Viet Nam always attaches importance to its traditional friendship with Russia. He said he welcomes the maintenance of regular bilateral 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 Vladimir Putin, saying they have contributed significantly to boosting the countries’ comprehensive cooperation.

Affirming Russia's important role in stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region as well as in the world, Phuc said Viet Nam wants to increase its collaboration and mutual understanding with Russia at international forums and organisations, including the UN and ASEAN.

For his part, Vnukov underscored his gratitude toward the assistance he and the Russian embassy received from Viet Nam’s Party, State, ministries and competent agencies during his tenure.

He pledged that in any position, he will make all-out efforts to promote the fruitful friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Viet Nam and Russia.

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(Source: VNA)