(VOVworld) -  State President Truong Tan Sang hosted a reception in Hanoi on Monday for Governor of Saint Petersburg Georgy Poltavchenko. He underlined the traditional relationship between Vietnam and Russia, saying that the two countries already set up comprehensive strategic partnership with a high level of political trust.

Saint Petersburg Governor Georgy Poltavchenko and President Truong Tan Sang (Photo: VNA)

The leader applauded Saint Petersburg’s economic strengths as well as its efforts to promote cooperative ties with Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and other localities of Vietnam.
He stressed that, as an economic, tourism and cultural centre of Russia, Saint Petersburg should discuss ways to fully tap potential in order to step up cooperation with its Vietnamese partners in accordance with the expectations of senior leaders of both nations.
20 Russian entrepreneurs joining the delegation will attend a business forum with their Vietnamese counterparts to seek opportunities in energy, hi-tech industry, and healthcare. Many Saint Petersburg businesses are interested in importing Vietnamese vegetable and fruits.