PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage arrived at Vnukovo 2 Airport in Moscow on May 16 to begin his official visit to Russia where he will attend the Russia-ASEAN Summit in Sochi. |
Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov welcomed PM Phuc at the airport. |
PM Phuc inspected the honour guard |
PM Phuc greeted overseas Vietnamese at the airport |
PM Phuc and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev held talks after the welcome ceremony. |
The two leaders emphasised the resolve to enhance the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership during their talks and agreed on measures to foster bilateral cooperation for mutual benefits. |
They witnessed the signing of a contract between Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group and VSP PVEP Bitexco Sovico. |
The two leaders answered questions of reporters at a press briefing. |
PM Phuc underscored that the two countries should foster trade relations. |
PM Medvedev hoped bilateral cooperation would expand to the fields of high-tech, agriculture, mining, shipbuilding and tourism. |
PM Phuc met President of the Russian Communist Party (RCP) G .Zyuganov. |
The same day, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with representatives of the Russia-Vietnam Friendship Association and the Association of Russian Former Military Experts. |