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Official welcome ceremony for PM Phuc in Moscow

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation arrived at Vnukovo 2 airport in Moscow in the evening of May 21 (local time), continuing important activities within the framework of the official visit to Russia at the invitation of host Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev.
Official welcome ceremony for PM Phuc in Moscow ảnh 1An official welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is held at Vnukovo 2 airport (Photo: VNA)

Moscow (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, hisspouse and a high-ranking delegation arrived at Vnukovo 2 airport in Moscow inthe evening of May 21 (local time), continuing important activities within theframework of the official visit to Russia at the invitation of host Prime MinisterDmitri Medvedev.

A solemn official welcome ceremony was held at the airportfor the Vietnamese guests with the presence of many high-ranking officials ofthe two countries.

PM Phuc and his spouse were welcomed at the airport by aRussian Deputy Foreign Minister. The Government leader was invited to reviewthe Guards of Honour in the national anthems of the two countries by themilitary band.

Russia’s population in January this year was about 147million, with an annual per capita income standing at about 11,200 USD.

Vietnam and the Soviet Union, the predecessor of the currentRussia, officially established their diplomatic relations on January 30, 1950.The Vietnam – Russia political relations enjoy a high trust and have beenunceasingly consolidated. The exchanges of high-level delegations are conductedon a regular basis, creating a strong driving force for the development of thecomprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Last year, the two-way trade reached 4.5 billion USD,marking an increase of 28.5 percent over that of 2017. By February this year,Russia ranked the 24th among the foreign countries and territoriesinvesting in Vietnam with 127 projects that totaled 950 million USD, mostly inmining, oil and gas, processing and manufacturing. Vietnam has over 20investment projects in Russia with a combined capital of nearly 3 billion USD.

It is noteworthy that this time three years ago, PrimeMinister Phuc made an official visit to Russia and attended a high-levelmeeting to mark the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN – Russia DialogueRelations.

During his stay in Moscow, the leader is scheduled to havetalks and meetings with Russian leaders. He and Russian leaders will presideover a ceremony to launch the Vietnam – Russia Year.

PM Phuc is also to attend the Vietnam – Russia BusinessForum, receive representatives of Russia’s major firms, and meet withrepresentatives of the Russian veterans who took part in the war in Vietnam andthe Russia – Vietnam Friendship Association.-VNA
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