In his congratulatory telegram, President Putin praised Vietnam’s achievements in developing its economy and resolving serious social problems, and noted the traditional ties of friendship between the Russian and Vietnamese peoples.
Recalling with warmth the recent bilateral talks in Sochi, Mr Putin said he was confident that carrying out the agreements reached would expand bilateral political dialogue, develop mutually advantageous trade and investment ties and cooperation in the energy, science, technology, culture and other spheres, and help to strengthen stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region.