Viet Nam and Russia need to implement
practical measures and create more favourable conditions for ministries,
agencies and businesses to boost exchanges and co-operation, National Assembly
vice chairman Nguyen Duc Kien said yesterday, Nov 16, in Ha Noi while receiving
a Russian legislative delegation.

Kien
said he was delighted at positive developments in bilateral relations, stressing
that the two nations had elevated their ties to the level of strategic
partnership and comprehensive co-operation.

He urged
the two legislative bodies to maintain regular exchanges of delegations to share
information and experience.

The
first vice chairman of the Russian Duma’s Energy Committee, Leonid Y.
Simanovskiy – the head of the Russian delegation – shared his host’s view,
saying the two legislative bodies need to establish mutual assistance in
lawmaking and oversight.

The
Russian lawmakers also held talks yesterday with members of the National
Assembly Committee for Science, Technology and Environment. During their visit,
which runs through Saturday, they were also scheduled to work with leaders of
the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Environment.

The
delegation will also visit HCM City and hold working sessions with several
energy groups and corporations.

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Nam News