The book on 70 years of Vietnam-Russia relations on display (Photo: VNA)Moscow(VNA) – A book featuring 70-year Vietnam-Russia relations compiled by Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh was publiclyintroduced at a ceremony held by the embassy in Moscow on March 5.
Attending the ceremony were representatives of the RussianMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Federation Council, State Duma, administrations of Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and other localities, as well aslocal scholars, people and Vietnamese expatriates.
Speaking at the event, Manh said the book is agift of gratitude for leaders, people, and readers of the two countries,which, he said, shared a traditional friendship of closeness, trust,mutual understanding and support during the war time and in the current nationalconstruction cause.
Consisting of five parts, the book gives an overview of theVietnam-Russia ties and introduces late Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh’s activities inRussia, who set the foundation for the bilateral relations.
It features more than 700 images and documents classifiedinto diplomatic events and cooperation activities in politics, economy,defence-security, culture, education, science, and people-to-people diplomacy.
In the book’s introduction, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Ministerand Minister of Foreign Affair Pham Binh Minh wrote today's Vietnam-Russia relations have inheritedfrom the Vietnam-Soviet Union relationship with the precious assets of sincere affection,and mutual support and assistance, forging a strong and loyal friendshipbetween the two nations. Russia was the first country that Vietnam establisheda strategic partnership in 2001 and a comprehensive strategic partnership in2012.
Chairwoman of the Russian Federation Council V. Matviyenkostated the friendship, formed when Vietnam was fighting to safeguard its independenceyears ago, have been fortified over the past years and become a common asset of bothnations./.
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