Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia, departed Ha Noi at noon on November 13, wrapping up her three-day official trip to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man.
While visiting, the senior Russian official honored President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum and placed a wreath at the Monument to Heroic Martyrs in Ha Noi.
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She was welcomed by the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, and she also met with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. President of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man conducted an official reception and engaged in discussions with the leader of the Russian Federation Council.
The Vietnamese officials received Matviyenko and the senior Russian delegation, emphasizing the importance of the visit in enhancing the longstanding friendship and the Vietnam - Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They valued Matviyenko's significant efforts in enhancing bilateral ties in recent years, especially in terms of parliamentary collaboration.
They reiterated their focus on events in Russia and appreciated the constructive advancements in bilateral collaboration, stating their intention to partner with Russia to successfully execute high-level agreements and enhance bilateral relations for the advantage of both nations' citizens. They conveyed their regards to Russian President Vladimir Putin and shared their optimism for additional meetings and interactions with Russian officials.
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Both sides acknowledged that Vietnam and Russia encounter fresh development prospects and challenges in light of the current global circumstances. They consented to utilize opportunities more effectively to broaden collaboration, aiming to support their respective ambitious and swift development objectives, strengthening national autonomy and resilience, while also contributing to global peace, stability, and development.
They also concurred that the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia will maintain strong coordination with Vietnam's National Assembly, enhancing the role of legislative bodies in refining the legal framework, overseeing and expediting the execution of bilateral agreements, and fostering collaboration between ministries, sectors, and localities of both countries. They emphasized that more focus will be placed on the relationships among Vietnamese and Russian regions, enterprises, and individuals.
Matviyenko conveyed her happiness at coming back to Viet Nam after nine years and appreciated the warm welcome from the Vietnamese leaders and citizens.
She expressed her admiration for Vietnam’s socio-economic progress and its increasing global standing and reputation under the leadership and strategic foresight of General Secretary and President Lam.
She emphasized the Federation Council's deep appreciation for Vietnam and backing for enhancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the nations. She also committed to collaborating with the Vietnamese NA to promote the execution of high-level agreements, especially in the areas of economy, trade, energy, and oil and gas.
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Emphasizing the longstanding friendship fostered by generations of Vietnamese and Russian individuals, she urged enhanced collaboration in culture, education, tourism, youth exchanges, and local connections to transfer the strong ties between the two countries to upcoming generations.