Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh gave a warm reception for
visiting Director of the Russian Federal Security Service (RFSS) General
Bortnikov A.V in Hanoi on April 3.
Minister Thanh
hailed the Russian official’s working visit, expressing his belief that
it will strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two
governments and people, as well as between his ministry and RFSS.
Thanh spoke highly of the achievements the Russians have attained in
recent years and thanked the country and its people for the support
given to Vietnam in national construction and defence.
General Bortnikov, who is leading a high-ranking delegation to Vietnam
from April 2-4, also thanked General Phung Quang Thanh for his warm
welcome and congratulated Vietnam on its achievements.
The officials discussed measures to foster cooperation and contribute to
maintaining the peace and security in the region and the world at
large.-VNA