FM Spokeswoman on Russia's withdrawal from Cam Ranh
Ha Noi, Oct. 18 (VNA) -- Russia's decision to begin withdrawing from Cam Ranh port in January 2002 is in keeping with the agreement reached between the two countries, the spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, Phan Thuy Thanh, said in Ha Noi on Oct. 18.
Answering foreign correspondents' questions regarding Viet Nam's reaction to Russia's withdrawal, the spokesperson said: "We are confident that the traditional relations and multi-form cooperation between Viet Nam and the Russian Federation as two strategic partners will be further boosted".
Viet Nam advocates using the port in conformity with its socio-economic development plan, Ms.Thanh added.--VNA
