Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien recently hosted a meeting in Moscow with Russian veterans who had served in Vietnam, honouring their crucial role in the struggle for Vietnam’s independence and reunification, as part of his working trip to the country.

The Vietnam – Russia comprehensive strategic partnership has been effective with the two sides supporting each other at UN forums, said Vasilyi Gladyshin, president of the inter-regional organization of Russia veteran association in St. Petersburg.

The people of Vietnam never forget Russian friends’ contributions to their great victory against the US troops, a Vietnamese diplomat in Russia said.