(VOVworld) – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung spoke highly of the role of Russian Embassy in implementing agreements reached between leaders of Vietnam and Russia.

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung received Russian ambassador to Vietnam (Photo: VOV)

While receiving Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov on Tuesday, Mr. Dung said the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership was developing based on mutual trust and understanding. Political and trade ties have continuously developed with bilateral trade turnover reaching 1.3 billion USD, an increase of 40 percent in the first half of this year. The Vietnam- Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement has been approved by member countries and will take effect in October. The agreement is expected to expand Vietnam-Russia cooperation.