Vietnamese Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu sign a roadmap for bilateral military cooperation during 2018-2020 on April 4. (Photo: qdnd.vn) Moscow (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu signed a roadmap for bilateral military cooperation during 2018-2020 on April 4. The signing took place following the meeting between the two ministers on the sidelines of the 7th Moscow Conference on International Security. At the meeting, Minister Lich extolled the level of technical-military collaboration between the two nations. Following the Russian minister’s official visit to Vietnam in January, Russia had sent a Pacific Fleet rescue boat to Vietnam to hold joint exercises for search and rescue operations. A Russian delegation also visited Vietnam to discuss a draft agreement on the search for submarines in distress. Minister Lich also took the occasion to thank … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Russia sign military cooperation roadmap for 2018-2020
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Vietnam to attend international security conference in Russia
Lieutenant General Vu Chien Thang, Director of the Foreign Relations Department under the Ministry of Defence (Source: http://www.qdnd.vn/) Hanoi (VNA) - Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich’s upcoming attendance of the 7th Moscow Conference on International Security in Russia on April 4-5 aims to affirm Vietnam’s responsibility towards global and regional matters, a Vietnamese officer has said. Lieutenant General Vu Chien Thang, Director of the Foreign Relations Department under the Ministry of Defence, made the statement in a recent interview with Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper. The event will take place in the context that Vietnam and Russia are witnessing the flourishing development of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and bilateral defence relations, Thang noted. Vietnam’s viewpoints on security and development issues will be expressed at the event, he said. On the sidelines of the conference, Minister Lich will … [Read more...] about Vietnam to attend international security conference in Russia
Russia wants to see more Vietnamese tourists during World Cup
Football-loving Vietnamese tourists can visit Russia with ease for this year’s FIFA World Cup which takes place from June 14 to July 15. Volga River Cruise is one among recommended tours for Vietnamese tourists to discover Russia. — Photo russia-cruises-travel.com More favourable visa policies and special tours will be offered for the football spectacle, said the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in a seminar in Hanoi on Friday to promote tourism and introduce the special offers for Vietnamese fans. Representatives of the Russian Embassy, travel agents and airlines attended the event. “It should be noted that for the first time in its history Russia will become the host country of the world football championship, so we prepare carefully for the event,” said Russian Andrey Yurievich in Vietnam Vadim V Bublikov. “Especially for the championship in Russia, 12 stadiums have been made ready, meeting all modern requirements. In addition, more than one … [Read more...] about Russia wants to see more Vietnamese tourists during World Cup
Vietnam, Russia boost judicial ties
Binh said the two countries reaped encouraging results under signed agreements, including regular exchange of all-level visits to share experience in legislation and court hearings. He added that thanks to reference to Russia’s law and Russian experts’ experience in judicial affairs, the Vietnamese National Assembly adopted and promulgated a series of important codes that laid a foundation for Vietnam’s judicial activities. At the working session He requested that both countries should further promote cooperation at local level, specifically between Hanoi City People’s Court and Moscow provincial Court. The guest suggested Russia assists Vietnam in training lecturers for the Judicial Academy, improve the capacity of court staff, and share experience in the road-map to wage reform and build an electronic court system to ensure information safety. Lebedev, for his part, expressed readiness to share relevant information and pledged to direct … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Russia boost judicial ties
Australia warns travellers of ‘anti-West sentiment’ in Russia
By AFP  April 1, 2018 | 10:57 am GMT+7 The warning comes less than three months before Australian fans are expected to follow the Socceroos football team to the World Cup in Russia. Photo by AFP Moscow on Friday expelled diplomats from 23 countries, including Australia. Canberra on Sunday warned Australian travellers in Russia of the risk of "anti-Western sentiment or harassment" as the diplomatic fallout builds over a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in Britain. The warning comes less than three months before Australian fans are expected to follow the Socceroos football team to the World Cup in Russia. Australia on Tuesday joined the United States and other British allies in expelling two Russian diplomats over the poisoning of former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter. In response, Moscow on Friday expelled diplomats from 23 countries, including Australia. "Due to heightened political tensions, you should be aware of the … [Read more...] about Australia warns travellers of ‘anti-West sentiment’ in Russia