(VOVworld) - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong hailed the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF)’s achievements in affirming its central role on the Russian political stage in recent years.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was welcomed at Russian airport Vnukovo 2 (Photo: VNA)

During a meeting with KPRF Chairman Gennady Ziuganov in Moscow on Monday, the General Secretary congratulated the Party’s election results in the local polls in September. Furthermore, he expressed his gratitude for the Russian people and Communist Party’s support for Vietnam during the process of national defence and development.
For his part, Chairman Ziuganov spoke highly of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to Russia, adding that his Party continuously endorsed the Russian Government’s policies of promoting solidarity, cooperation and the comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam for the sake of both nations. At the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of measures to boost their cooperation in future.

Marking the occasion of Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to Russia, Vietjet airline announced plans to open air routes from Russia’s Vladivostok to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue and Phu Quoc. The route from Hanoi to Vladivostok will open next May, with 3 flights per week.