HANOI, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met Russia's Council of the Federal Assembly chairperson Valentina Ivanovna Matviyenko here Tuesday, voicing wishes to enhance bilateral relations, Vietnam's government e-portal reported.
Matviyenko is visiting Vietnam from Monday to Wednesday.
In addition to existing cooperation in oil and gas, Vietnam will support Russia participating in energy and infrastructure projects in Vietnam, Phuc said, adding that the country wishes to enhance ties with Russia in defense and security.
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