Vietnamese, Russian leaders exchange greetings on friendship ties anniversary

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the Russia Federation Vladimir Putin have exchanged greetings on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the treaty on basic principles for the bilateral friendship (June 16, 1994-2019).

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the Russia Federation Vladimir Putin.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the Russia Federation Vladimir Putin.

In the messages, they described this as a significant event, marking a new development phase in the two countries’ relations.

After more than two decades, the ties have been elevated to a new high, with cooperation consolidated and enhanced in the fields of politics, economy, trade, investment, defence, security, education and training, science and technology, culture and tourism, among others.

The two leaders expressed their hope that the Vietnam-Russia traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership will be further deepened for the benefit of the two nations as well as for regional and global peace, stability and development.