Can Tho ceremony marks 70 years of Vietnam-Russia diplomatic ties
A ceremony was held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on January 10 to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Russia diplomatic relations (January 30).
Russian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Popov Aleksey Vladimirovich speaks at the ceremony in Can Tho city on January 10 (Photo: VNA)
Can Tho (VNA) – A ceremony was held in the MekongDelta city of Can Tho on January 10 to celebrate the 70th founding anniversaryof Vietnam-Russia diplomatic relations (January 30).
In his speech, Vice Chairman of the Can Thomunicipal People’s Committee Truong Quang Hoai Nam said Vietnam and the former SovietUnion officially established diplomatic ties on January 30, 1950, and thisspecial relationship has been inherited by Russia.
Russia was the first strategic partner ofVietnam. Bilateral links have been intensified in such fields as politics,economy, science – technology, and defence. Trade promotion activities,cultural exchanges and human resource training have been carried outfrequently, generating considerable benefits for both nations, he noted.
The official expressed his hope that RussianConsul General Popov Aleksey Vladimirovich will continue serving as a bridgefor more Russian businesses to explore investment chances in Can Tho and moreRussian tourists to visit the city, thus helping to strengthen the traditionalfriendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
At the ceremony, Russian Consul General in HoChi Minh City Popov Aleksey Vladimirovich said the two nations stood side byside during wartime hardships as well as the post-war reconstruction period.
Russian businesses have been realising theenormous potential of enterprises of Vietnam, including those in Can Tho.Therefore, the countries’ leaders always pay attention to trade and investmentstimulating activities, especially among localities.
The Russian Consulate General in HCM City isready to support all initiatives and create the best possible conditions forturning those ideas into reality, the diplomat said.
An important step to bolster Can Tho’s linkswith Russia is the development of ties between the Vietnamese city and theRepublic of Mordovia, a federal subject of Russia. The Mordovia administrationand the Can Tho People’s Committee are set to sign an agreement on implementingrelations in economy – trade, science – technology, and culture – society in2020.
The deal is expected to be a catalyst forcooperation between Mekong Delta localities of Vietnam with Volga FederalDistrict of Russia./.
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Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
Russian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Popov Aleksey Vladimirovich speaks at the ceremony in Can Tho city on January 10 (Photo: VNA) 
