A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia headed byAmbassador Bui Dinh Dinh paid a working visit to the Republic ofTatarstan of the Russian Federation , from Sept. 26-29.

The visit was made at the invitation of Tatarstan President RustanMinnikhanov and aimed at promoting understanding and direct cooperationbetween Vietnam and Russia .

During the Sept.29 meeting, Ambassador Dinh informed President Minnikhanov of Vietnam’s socio-economic development, potentials and strengths. He saidVietnamese businesses were willing to cooperate with partners fromRussia and Tatarstan.

For his part, PresidentMinnikhanov said Tatarstan wishes to uphold and strengthen political,economic and cultural ties with Vietnam .

Hostand guest stressed on the need to increase regular exchanges ofinformation and business delegations to boost research, and seekinvestment opportunities in order to raise two-way trade turnoverbetween Vietnam and Russia in general and with Tatarstan inparticular.

He pledged to create favourableconditions for Vietnamese enterprises to invest and run business in hiscountry, especially in areas of Vietnam ’s strength such as lightindustry and commodity production, in accordance with the country’s law.

President Minnikhanov extended his hopes that thebilateral ties would continue to prosper both in military and civilareas.

Regarding education, the President said atotal of 70 Vietnamese students are studying in the Tatarstan capitalcity of Kazan , wishing the figure would increase ten times in thefuture.

Within the framework of the visit,Ambassador Dinh held talks with Tatarstan’s governmental officials andmet with the Vietnamese community in Kazan city./.