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Strengthening Vietnam - Russia friendship

Hai Duong News 25/05/2025 11:33

The 17th national conference of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association contributed to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, worthy of the traditional friendship between the two peoples.

Đồng chí Phó Chủ tịch UBND tỉnh Nguyễn Minh Hùng thay mặt Tỉnh uỷ, HĐND, UBND, Uỷ ban MTTQ tỉnh tặng hoa chúc mừng hội nghị
Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Hung, on behalf of the provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee, presents congratulatory flowers to the conference

The Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association (VRFA) convened its 17th national conference in Hai Duong province on May 23 and 24, reaffirming the long-standing ties between the two nations and outlining new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Speaking at the event, VRFA President Phan Chi Hieu, who is also President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, and Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Minh Hung underscored the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Russia.

Đồng chí Phan Chí Hiếu, Chủ tịch Viện Hàn lâm Khoa học xã hội Việt Nam, Chủ tịch Hội Hữu nghị Việt Nam – Liên bang Nga chủ trì hội nghị giao ban
Phan Chi Hieu, President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association, chairs the conference

They noted that the relationship, founded by President Ho Chi Minh, has been nurtured by generations of leaders and people of both countries.

The Vietnamese people remain deeply grateful for the sincere and effective support extended by the former Soviet Union and the Russian Federation during Vietnam’s struggles for independence, as well as in its post-war reconstruction and renewal process, they said.

Các đại biểu tham dự hội nghị
Delegates attending the conference

As part of celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of Vietnam–Russia diplomatic relations (January 30, 1950 – 2025), Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin paid an official visit to Vietnam in January.

In return, most recently, Party General Secretary To Lam led a high-level delegation to pay an official visit to Russia and attend the military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Great Patriotic War at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

Đồng chí Nguyễn Đức Tuấn trao bằng khen của Chủ tịch UBND tỉnh Hải Dương cho Hội Hữu nghị Việt - Nga tỉnh Hải Dương do có thành tích xuất sắc trong công tác đối ngoại nhân dân nhân dịp kỷ niệm 75 năm thành lập Hội Hữu nghị Việt Nam - Liên bang Nga (23/5/1950-23/5/2025)
Nguyen Duc Tuan, Chairman of the provincial Fatherland Front Committee and the provincial Union of Friendship Organizations presents a certificate of merit from the provincial People's Committee chairman to the provincial Vietnam – Russia Friendship Association for outstanding achievements in people-to-people diplomacy on the occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of the Vietnam – Russia Friendship Association (May 23, 1950 – 2025)

Hung reaffirmed Hai Duong’s strong commitment to people-to-people diplomacy, highlighting the active role of the provincial VRFA chapter. He also presented Hai Duong’s key development achievements, including an estimated economic growth rate of 10.2% in 2024, 601 foreign direct investment projects totalling nearly 11 billion USD, and more than 3,100 well-preserved cultural heritage sites.

Representing the Russia - Vietnam Friendship Association, Svetlana Evgenevna Galzunova spoke of the deep-rooted bonds between the two countries' people, referring Vietnam as her “second homeland.” She welcomed the growing presence of friendship associations across Vietnam and expressed her hope that the newly established Vietnam - Russia Cooperation Center would further strengthen ties across all sectors.

Trước hội nghị, đồng chí Phó Chủ tịch UBND tỉnh Nguyễn Minh Hùng đã tiếp xã giao các đại biểu. Trong ảnh: Đồng chí Phó Chủ tịch UBND tỉnh tặng bình gốm Chu Đậu cho bà Svetlana Evgenevna Glazunova, uỷ viên Hội Hữu nghị Liên bang Nga - Việt Nam
Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Hung presents a Chu Dau ceramic vase to Svetlana Evgenevna Galzunova, member of the Russia – Vietnam Friendship Association

Looking ahead, VRFA President Phan Chi Hieu urged local chapters to align their plans for more effective engagement. Key initiatives include preparing for the first Vietnam - Russia People’s Forum and launching an international children’s art contest. He also emphasised the vital role of the Vietnam - Russia Cooperation Center in promoting collaboration in trade, science and technology, education, culture, and tourism.

Bên lề hội nghị còn có các gian hàng xúc tiến thương mại của Trung tâm Hợp tác Việt - Nga
On the sidelines of the conference, there also are trade promotion booths of the Vietnam – Russia Cooperation Center

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