Greetings to President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong 2023-03-02 16:00:00 Vladimir Putin congratulated Vo Van Thuong on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The message reads, in part: “Relations between our countries are based on good traditions of friendship and mutual respect. I hope that your work as head of state will contribute to the further strengthening of the Russian-Vietnamese comprehensive strategic partnership. This certainly meets the fundamental interests of our peoples and aligns with ensuring security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.”