Belt and Road Summit: Putin accepts invitation to ‘soon’ visit Vietnam
livemint.comReuters reported. Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong invited Putin to “soon" visit the country and “Putin happily accepted the invitation," Vietnam News Agency, the state's official newswire, reported late on Tuesday. Also Read: BRI Summit: Putin advocates Russia's northern sea route; hails 'dear Friend' Xi Jinping Like China and Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam is not a member of the ICC.
While there was no set date for the potential visit, practical preparations had not commenced at that time, as per one Russian diplomat. Additionally, President Putin extended an invitation to Thuong to visit Moscow. The two leaders convened on the first day of the forum in Beijing, where over 130 countries had assembled to hear China's President Xi Jinping outline his vision for the next phase of his prominent initiative to construct global infrastructure and energy networks.
Also Read: Putin-Xi meet today! Israel-Hamas war, ‘no-limits’ ties, and more on agenda The visit to Beijing was Putin's second known trip abroad since the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him in March. Earlier this month he had visited Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic. Approximately 80% of Vietnam's military inventory comprises weapons and equipment provided by Moscow.
The two nations are currently engaged in discussions regarding potential new arms agreements. The leaders also discussed expanding cooperation in trade, security, defense, technology and education, the statement said. (With inputs from Reuters)"Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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