Russia’s National Day observed in Ha Noi

15/06/2018

VGP - A ceremony marking the National Day of the Russian Federation was held in Ha Noi on June 13 to mark the 28th National Day of the Russian Federation (12/6/2018 – 12/6/2018).

The Viet Nam-Russia Friendship Association in collaboration with the Russian Embassy in Viet Nam organized the event.

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the Viet Nam-Russia Friendship Association Trinh Quoc Khanh emphasized the traditional relations and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries over the past 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1950.

He congratulated the Government and people of Russia on their National Day and as well as Russia on its hosting the World Cup 2018.

For his part, Russian Ambassador to Viet Nam Konstantin Vasilievich Vnukov affirmed that Russia always considers Viet Nam as its reliable partner and a long-standing friend.
Cooperation has been expanded from politics-diplomacy, economy-trade, culture, and education to people diplomacy, he said, adding that both nations have paid due attention to bolstering mutual understanding between the youths of the two countries.

A special art performance program was included in the event, featuring Russian songs favored by Vietnamese people.

He also highly appreciated Ha Noi as a locality that has numerous cooperative activities with Russia.

By Ngoc Van