Russia considers Viet Nam an important bridge connecting it with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and always welcomes Viet Nam’s investment projects in the Russian territory, said a Russian official in charge of international affairs.

The statement was made by Andrey Klimov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs of the Council of Russian Federation and Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs of the United Russia Party, during his meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Nguyen Thanh Son on December 3.

Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Son (R) receives Andrey Klimov

Klimov emphasised that Russia continually attaches importance to developing its substantial cooperation with Asian-Pacific countries, including Viet Nam.

Ambassador Son, in turn, affirmed that Viet Nam treasures its ties with Russia, and is willing to serve as a bridge to help Russia gain access to ASEAN nations’ markets.

He expressed his hope that Russia maintains support for Viet Nam’s investors and continues creating favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community in the country.

At the meeting, both sides also discussed measures to further bilateral relations, including the cooperation between the Communist Party of Viet Nam and the United Russia Party, and between the two legislative bodies.

(Source: VNA)