70th traditional day of Vietnam – Russia Friendship Association marked in Hanoi
A ceremony celebrating the 70th traditional day of the Vietnam – Russia Friendship Association (May 23, 1950-2020) and 70 years of the two nations’ diplomatic relations took place in Hanoi on June 27.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony celebrating the 70th traditional day of the Vietnam – Russia Friendship Association (May 23,1950-2020) and 70 years of the two nations’ diplomatic relations took place inHanoi on June 27.
Speaking at the event, President of the association TranBinh Minh said on May 23, 1950, the Vietnam – Soviet Union FriendshipAssociation was founded, marking a milestone in the friendship between the two countries’people.
Based on the organisation’s experience, apparatus, goals,and tasks, the Vietnam – Russia Friendship Association was established onDecember 19, 1994, he went on, adding that it has worked to foster thebilateral ties in economy-trade, tourism, education and training, and scienceand technology, among others.
It has also attracted youth engagement in its activities andincreased the younger generations’ knowledge on the tradition and potential ofthe Vietnam-Russia relationship, Minh said.
Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov highlightedthe nations’ mutual friendship and trust over the past decades, saying Vietnamis the country that shares the closest ties with Russia in Southeast Asia.
Russia fully supports Vietnam’s initiatives in enhancingtheir bilateral humanitarian ties and people-to-people exchange, he noted.
The diplomat stated the embassy is committed to continuing assistancefor the association when it needs.
On the occasion, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinhpresented the President’s second-class Labour Order to the association for its excellentperformance in organising projects for peace, solidarity and friendship thathelped boosting Vietnam – Russia people-to-people diplomacy.
Thinh said the order is an acknowledgment of the Vietnamese Partyand State for efforts made by the association in the past years, adding that itis also an expectation of the organisation’s innovation in its futureactivities.
She recommended the association work closely with the Russia– Vietnam Friendship Association, Russian partners, and Vietnamese community inRussia to make proposals to the Vietnamese Party and State regarding measures to diversify thebilateral comprehensive strategic partnership./.
A gathering was held in Hanoi on May 23 to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Vietnam–Russia Friendship Association and to recall great memories in the history of the Vietnam–Russia friendship.
The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association has held many activities in various fields since the start of this year and become a bridge for cooperation in economy-trade, culture-education and science-technology between the nations, said its President Tran Binh Minh.
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The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
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NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
