Trong told Putin about the outcomes of the Communist Partyof Vietnam (CPV)’s 13th National Congress, Vietnam’s progress after 35 years of national reform, as well as the country’s visions, targets andorientations for future development, among others.
Expressing his gratitude toward Russia’s support for Vietnam, theParty leader stated the Vietnamese Party and State always value the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia. Hehoped the bilateral ties to grow fruitfully for the sake of the two countries' people incontribution to regional and global peace and development.
For his part, Putin congratulated Trong on his re-electionas General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee for the 13th tenure and NguyenXuan Phuc on his election as State President of Vietnam.
Both leaders stressed that the Vietnam – Russia relationshave been thriving in almost all fields and that the sides willcontinue taking specific measures to foster their cooperation in security, defence, energy, oil & gas,economy, trade, education and training, and tourism.
They laid special emphasis on further collaboration in COVID-19prevention and control via mutual support regarding vaccine research andproduction.
The leaders shared a common stance on the need of building healthyinternational relationships of mutual respect, friendship, equality, mutuallybeneficial cooperation; and settling disagreements through dialogues and peacefulmeasures in the current international context.
The Vietnamese Party chief took the occasion to invite Putinto officially visit Vietnam this year and attend the closing ceremony of the Vietnam Year in Russia and the Russia Year in Vietnam. The Russian President accepted the invitation with pleasure./.