Vietnamese, Russian premiers hold talks Prime Minister Phan Van Khai talked with his Russian counterpart, M Kasyanov, according to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Moscow on September 11. The two prime ministers informed each other about the political, economic and social situation in their respective countries. They discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest. They also agreed measures to boost co-operation between the two countries, especially in oil and gas, energy, science-technology and education and training in the future. Mr M Kasyanov spoke highly of the great achievements recorded by the Vietnamese people in the past 15 years of renovation, especially in economic development and foreign relations. Mr M Kasyanov affirmed that Vietnam and Russia shared viewpoints in many international issues and that Russia-Vietnam relations were strategic. Prime Minister Phan Van Khai expressed his gladness at the positive political, economic and social development in Russia. He said he believed that Russia endowed with great pontentials and intelligent and creative people would soon restore and develop, reinforcing the position of a power in the world. Prime Minister Phan Van Khai thanked the Russian government and people for their assistance given to Vietnam during struggles for national independence and construction. Prime Minister Phan Van Khai stressed Vietnam's unchanged policy to promote the friendly relations and comprehensive co-operation with Russia, regarding it a strategy in the foreign policy of Vietnam. The two prime ministers noted the positive development in the comprehensive relations between the two countries. Co-operation works assisted by Russia have been fruitful, contributing to Vietnam's industrialisation and modernisation. On the same day, PM Khai and his wife paid floral tributes to the Unknown Soldier Monument and visited the Kremlin. Russian PM Kasyanov and his wife held a banquet in honour of PM Khai and his entourage in the evening. Social | Economy | Culture BACK TO TOP
