Governor Parkop said the visit by the Russian navy officers in their warship was historic, conveying his warm welcome to them.
During a dialogue hosted yesterday in Parliament, he commended them for showing interest in the city which is hosting the APEC Leaders’ Summit in November.
Mr Parkop said the visit was a testament of Moscow placing value in the Indo-Pacific region.
He added that the countries had a long history dating back to the settlement of Russian scientist and traveler Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay in the country from 1846 to 1888.
