(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is among Russia’s top three partners in Asia, heard a press conference and a roundtable discussion on Vietnam-Russia relations in Moscow on Monday.
 The Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS)’ Far East Division hosts a round-table discussion on Vietnam-Russia relations in Moscow, June 26, 2017. (Photo: VNA) |
The event was held by the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS)’ Far East Division on the threshold of President Tran Dai Quang’s official visit to Russia.
Participants discussed Russia-Vietnam cooperation in politics, trade, and military science to factors affecting the bilateral relationship.
Evgheny Kobelev, a RAS politics expert, said relations with Vietnam are a high priority in Russia’s Asian policy. He highlighted bilateral partnership in politics and diplomacy, which is based on their similar views on pressing international issues, particularly cooperation in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific.
Vladimir Mazyrin, Director of the Centre for the Study of Vietnam and ASEAN in the RAS Far East Division, said the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union which took effect last October will help accelerate Vietnam-Russia trade and investment ties.