Ambassador to Russia Nguyen Thanh Son revealed this at a meeting with Moscow oblast’s Governor Andrey Vorobiev on July 28. Son affirmed that Vietnam attaches much importance to enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, with priority given to Moscow province. He believed that an agreement between HCM City and Moscow province signed in May during State President Truong Tan Sang’s visit to Russia will lay an important foundation for strengthening bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Moscow province.
For his part, Governor Vorobiev said Moscow province always treasures ties with Vietnam and appreciates regular exchange meetings to accelerate the implementation of bilateral cooperative projects such as ensuring infrastructure, road building, and electricity, water and gas supply. He underscored that Moscow is willing to implement the agreement between HCM City and Moscow and create a niche for Vietnamese businesses to invest in the province. He revealed his coming visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang and Chairman of HCM City People’s Committee Le Hoang Quan.
