Sochi (VNA) - First Secretaryof the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee Le Quoc Phongmet with Chairman of the Young Guard of United Russia Denis Davidov inSochi, Russia on October 18.
The meeting was part of the HCYU delegation’sactivities during their stay in Sochi, Russia to participate in the ongoing 19thWorld Festival of Youth and Students.
During the meeting, Phong detailed Vietnam’sachievements after 30 years of Doi Moi (Reform), saying that the HCYU has contributedto the nation’s development.
The Vietnamese union recognises the importanceof links with other youth organisations, including the Young Guard of UnitedRussia, to promote the role of youths, Phong said.
He expressed his hope that his union and theRussian organisation will boost delegation and cultural exchanges.
For his part, Davidov said the Young Guard ofUnited Russia, established in 2005, has more than 170,000 members.
He expressed interest in the charity andvoluntary activities of HCYU and suggested the two sides stay in touch.
The two sides agreed on further contact soon todeepen their cooperation.
The same day, the leader of the Vietnamesedelegation met with the delegations from Cambodia and Belarus.
The Vietnamese delegation also took part incultural exchanges, sports games, workshops and discussions on economics,politics, science-technology, health, and education during thefestival.-VNA