Lavrov’s visit takes place at a time when both Vietnam and Russia are strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership which was upgraded in 2012.
Russia was one of the first countries establishing strategic partnership with Vietnam during President Vladimir Putin’s Vietnam visit in March 2001.
Before flying to Vietnam, Lavrov is making a one-day trip to China on April 15 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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