VietNamNet Bridge – A leader from Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has been delighted with increasing legislative ties with Viet Nam and the two countries' strategic partnership.

Ivan Melnikov, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma, met with National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien in Moscow on Wednesday.

He hailed the dynamic development of bilateral economic-trade ties and said there was still potential for the two countries' co-operation in the field.

Kien spoke highly of Russia's increasing role and position in the international arena.

The officials exchanged experience in budgetary, tariff, fiscal and monetary fields, while discussing their legislative body's role in each country's political system.

This year, Viet Nam and Russia will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership and are preparing for Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to Vietnam in July.

Earlier on May 3, Vice Chairman Kien met with Vladimir Petrov, who is Vice Chairman of the Budgetary Committee of the Federation Council of Russia (the upper house of Russia's parliament).

Both underlined the urgency of raising the quality of living conditions and social welfare for people. Kien stressed the need to continue bolstering legislative co-operation between Vietnam and Russia.

During the six-day visit, beginning on May 2, the Vietnamese delegation also held working sessions with authorities and the legislative body of Saint Petersburg, and laid wreaths at Ho Chi Minh Monument and the Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Moscow.

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