National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn presents gifts for representatives of the Vietnamese Business Association in Russia in Moscow. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất

MOSCOW — National Assembly (NA) Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn met representatives of the Vietnamese Business Association in Russia in Moscow on Monday afternoon (local time), as part of his official visit to Russia.

Reporting to the top legislator, representatives of businesses shared their advantages and challenges they have faced in the process of investing and doing business in Russia.

NA Chairman Mẫn emphasised that Việt Nam and Russia have a very good traditional friendship, as they are not only special traditional friends but also comprehensive strategic partners.

Vietnamese businesses have invested approximately US$3 billion in Russia, while Russian investors have poured $1 billion into the Southeast Asian nation, he said, noting that these figures should increase to match the relationship between the two countries.

He asked the business community to continue to work together, adhere to the law of the host country, contribute to the development of the two countries, and further deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership.

The NA Chairman also requested the Vietnamese Embassy to continue promoting relations between local authorities, ministries, and sectors of both countries, and promptly find solutions to address legal issues to ensure that children of the Vietnamese community can attend school in Russia.

He urged Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà to listen to businesses’ proposals and continue to advocate with the Russian side during the 25th meeting of the Việt Nam-Russia Intergovernmental Committee on Economic-Trade and Scientific-Technological Cooperation, scheduled for September 11-12. — VNS