As Putin visits, Vietnam says will boost ties with Russia for global peace
Al Jazeera
Russian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country’s priorities.
Vietnamese President To Lam has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hanoi by promising to boost ties for the peace and stability of the region as well as the world.
Putin, who was received with a 21-gun salute during a military ceremony on Thursday, said strengthening a comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam was one of Russia’s priorities.
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