Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Friday in Hanoi received Bezdetko Gennady Stepanovich, who has just begun his mission as Russian Ambassador to Vietnam.

Mr. Trong expressed his pleasure over the two countries’ strong relationship, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. He affirmed that Vietnam consistently respects and promotes its cooperative ties with Russia.

As Vietnam and Russia are celebrating 20 years of their strategic partnership this year, Party leader Trong said he hopes the two countries will elevate bilateral relations to a new level.

He expressed his belief that Ambassador Stepanovich will contribute greatly to the Vietnam-Russia relationship.

Source: VOV5