Việt Nam, Russia seek breakthrough in economic and trade cooperation, eyeing $15b turnover

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a joint press briefing following their talks in Moscow on September 9 afternoon (local time). — VNA/VNS Photo MOSCOW — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly addressed the press following their talks in Moscow on Wednesday afternoon (local time). Speaking to the media, President Putin affirmed that the two countries are bound by a long-standing and close-knit friendship, comradeship, and mutual support. The former Soviet Union contributed significantly to helping the young Vietnamese state overcome difficulties during its struggle…