Hanoi, Sept. 8 -- Patrushev expressed his pleasure to meet the top Vietanmese leader again, congratulating him upon his election as President of Viet Nam, and welcoming him to Russia.

To Lam affirmed the Party and State of Viet Nam consistently view Russia as an important and trusted partner as well as a top priority in the Southeast Asian nation's foreign policy.

In the new phase of development, the General Secretary and President suggested both sides should continue to consolidate traditional cooperation domains while proactively expanding bilateral cooperation to new and potential fronts, including maritime cooperation, in accordance with the strengths and needs of each side.

To Lam welcomed both sides' identification of major marit...