Russia and Vietnam agreed this Thursday to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership and also not to form coalitions with other countries that could harm the other, announced the Vietnamese president, To Lam, during the press conference after talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, who is in Hanoi on an official visit.
“We will not enter into alliances with third countries to harm the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of one of the parties,” To Lam said.
The meeting between the leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and his Vietnamese counterpart, To Lam, began at the presidential palace in Hanoi, where the leaders praised the frequent meetings between Moscow and Hanoi and expressed their intention to continue improving relations. between both countries, Telesur said.
The Vietnamese leader mentioned equality and mutual respect, as well as non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, as the fundamental principles of a comprehensive strategic partnership.
To Lam added that Hanoi and Moscow will continue to work together on defense and security issues. “We will fight together against the world’s new and traditional challenges in accordance with international law,” she said.
The President of Vietnam emphasized that governments, parties, parliaments and various departments are already in contact. “We agreed to increase regular contacts.”
Likewise, the two countries will work together in other areas, such as culture, tourism, youth interactions, education and sports.
Before arriving in Vietnam, the Russian dignitary visited North Korea, where he met with his counterpart Kim Jong-un and, after talks, Putin and Kim Jong-un agreed on a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty.
