🇷🇺🇻🇳 On November 12, a delegation of Russia’s Federation Council led by its Speaker Valentina Matvienko began an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Valentina Matvienko held a meeting with Prime Minister of Vietnam Le Minh Hung. Their talks focused on trade and economic cooperation, including at the regional level, the implementation of joint projects and the development of tourism. 💬 Valentina Matvienko: Our delegation includes regional leaders and representatives of Russian state corporations. The purpose of this official visit is to do everything we can through our Parliament to put into effect the agreements reached by our Leaders and implement the intergovernmental documents our two countries have signed. *** Valentina Matvienko was also received by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam To Lam. The Speaker informed the Vietnamese Leader that President of Russia Vladimir Putin had issued an extensive set of instructions to the Russian Government, ministries, agencies and state corporations covering all the agreements reached by the two countries’ Leaders. 💬 Valentina Matvienko: First of all, I would like to convey warm greetings and best wishes from President of Russia Vladimir Putin. He speaks warmly of his meetings with you and values the special relationship you have built – one marked by a businesslike approach, friendship and trust. #RussiaVietnam