He said the event brings the twonations closer and pledged that Ho Chi Minh City and Russia will furthertighten ties between the two peoples.
Recalling the Victory Day and the greatdefence war, Russian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Alexey VladimirovichPopov said the May 9, 1945 victory is a milestone that opens up a new historypage of social progress, peace and sustainable development.
The Russian people always bear in mindsupport of people worldwide, including the Vietnamese, he said, adding that thetwo nations have committed to fostering their time-tested friendship andsolidarity.-VNA