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Russian-Vietnamese relations on the rise — Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Secretary General of the Vietnamese Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Vietnamese Communist Party Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong  EPA/ALEXEY DRUGINYN / RIA NOVOSTI / KREMLIN POOL
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Vietnamese Communist Party Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong
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SOCHI, November 25 /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday the development of relations with Vietnam was successful and trade turnover between the two countries was growing.

“Relations between Russia and Vietnam develop successfully. We maintain relations at the high political level,” Putin said at a meeting with General Secretary of the Vietnamese Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong.

“Last year trade turnover increased by almost 9% Russia’s investments amounted to $9 billion. They continue to grow,” he said.