 General Secretary To Lam holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA) |
At the talks, President Putin respectfully thanked General Secretary Lam and his spouse, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam for attending the ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the Vietnam People's Army for sending forces to participate in the parade at the Red Square on May 9.
The General Secretary congratulated Russia on its development achievements in recent times under the leadership of President Putin.
 At the meeting (Photo: VNA) |
Emphasizing the great significance of the visit, in the context that the two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and important historical events of each country, General Secretary Lam and President Putin agreed on the need for specific projects, symbolizing the Vietnam - Russia friendship in the new era.
The two sides support the two countries' energy, oil and gas enterprises to strengthen cooperation, expand investment and operate in each other's territories, in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The two leaders agreed to create new, substantive and effective development steps in the fields of science - technology, atomic energy, biotechnology, semiconductor industry, digital infrastructure development and information. They agreed to promote the implementation of joint scientific research projects on the basis of agreements signed between the two countries. In the fields of defence - security and military technology, the two sides agreed to further deepen bilateral cooperation, jointly respond to non-traditional security challenges, cyber security, and high-tech crime prevention on the basis of international law and practice, contributing to peace and security in the region and the world.
On this occasion, the two countries issued a Joint Statement on major orientations of the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the new cooperation period, highly appreciating the important achievements of the bilateral relationship, affirming the principles, setting out major orientations to promote and strengthen cooperation, develop the traditional friendship and the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, for the long-term interests of the people of the two countries, and for peace, security and sustainable development in the region and the world.