At the conference on October 20 (Photo: VNA)Moscow (VNA) – People-to-people diplomacy has played a prominentrole in strengthening the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership inthe past years, heard a conference held in Moscow on October 20.
The event was jointly organised by the Russia – Vietnam Friendship Association,Vietnam – Russia Friendship Association, Russia’s FederalAgency for the Commonwealth of Independent States Affairs, Compatriota ResidingAbroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo),the Vietnamese business community in Russia, and several partners.
It drew the participation of more than 100 representatives from governmental agencies,social organisations, friendship organisations, scholars, business people andstudents.
In his speech, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manhstressed the workshop is a vivid illustration of the sound collaborationbetween friendship organisations of both sides.
He expressed his belief that the two friendship associations will enhanceactivities, contributing to developing the Vietnam-Russia ties in a moreintensive and sustainable manner.
Meanwhile, Professor Vladimir Buyanov, Chairman of the Russia – VietnamFriendship Association and Director of the Moscow Academy of Economics and Law,spoke highly of the people-to-people diplomacy in promoting the Russia –Vietnam relations, and the young generations should have thorough understandingof the long-standing friendship.
He hoped the conference will find new approaches and measures to develop thepeople-to-people diplomacy between the two countries.
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Nguyen Phuong Nga,for her part, said achievements in the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategicpartnership have create premise for bothsides to step up people-to-people exchange and cooperation.
Nearly 15 reports highlightinging experience in promoting people-to-peoplediplomacy were delivered at the event./.
VNA
