Russian Embassy celebrates 36th National Day in Hanoi
WVR - On the evening of June 11, in Hanoi, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko and his spouse hosted a grand reception to commemorate the 36th Russian National Day (June 12, 1990 - June 12, 2026).
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| The Russian Embassy celebrates National Day in Hanoi: Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko and Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son, and other participants observe national anthems of the two countries. (Photo: Quang Son) |
Attendees included Party Central Committee members: Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son; Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, Standing Member of the Central Military Commission, Deputy Minister of National Defense. Also present were leaders and former leaders of the Government and numerous ministries, departments, and agencies of Vietnam.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son affirmed that mentioning Russia is to recall a nation with a glorious history, a great people, a vast culture, and outstanding contributions to human civilization with achievements in basic sciences, high technology, new technology, and masterpieces of literature and art, leaving profound marks on the development of the modern world.
The Minister emphasised that for Vietnam, Russia has always been a faithful and reliable friend. During the years of struggle for national independence and reunification, as well as in the construction and defense of the Fatherland, the Vietnamese people have always received great and valuable support and assistance from the people of the former Soviet Union and the people of Russia today.
Many generations of Vietnamese have matured from Russian university classrooms, returning to contribute to the country's development in various fields; many of Vietnam's strategic projects are marks of Vietnam-Soviet friendship, such as the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, the Vietsovpetro joint venture. These sentiments and support are always cherished and preserved by the Vietnamese people.
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| Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son speaks at the reception. (Photo: Bach Duong) |
According to Minister Hoang Minh Son, the history of relations between Vietnam and Russia is a story of camaraderie, friendship, and reliable partnership. Over more than 76 years, the relationship between the two countries has been continuously nurtured and developed, becoming a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, increasingly consolidated and deepened.
Trustworthy political relations have been strengthened with high-level visits and regular interactions between the leaders of the two countries, cooperation in defense-security, energy, oil and gas, trade, investment, science-technology, education-training, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges achieving many positive results.
The Minister also highly appreciated the dynamism in the field of people-to-people diplomacy between the two countries recently. The success of the Vietnam Cultural Festival, held for the first time at Red Square (Moscow), along with the strong increase in the number of Russian tourists to Vietnam, are clear evidence of the increasingly profound connection between the two countries.
Russia continues to attract thousands of Vietnamese students, with both sides organizing numerous activities for the Cross Year of Cooperation in Science and Education, and recently the third Conference of Rectors of Vietnamese and Russian Universities took place.
Minister Hoang Minh Son expressed confidence that the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to develop to new heights, for the benefit of the people of both countries, as well as for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Speaking at the ceremony, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko stated that Russia is a nation with a unique civilization in many aspects, a power with more than a thousand years of history, a country with millions of people of diferent nationalities and ethnic groups, contributing to the formation of a unique Russian culture.
Russia is a bridge between the two continents of Asia and Europe, equally absorbing their best qualities and forging from them a unique blend of spirituality, openness, and national identity. The Ambassador emphasised that Russia is ready to cooperate closely in addressing pressing issues on the international and regional agenda based on mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests.
"Our top priorities include ensuring peace, stability and security in the broadest sense of the term, and combating traditional and non-traditional challenges and threats, including international terrorism and transnational crime. We attach great importance to global efforts to address climate change, protect the environment, and promote an equitable energy transition,” Ambassador Bezdetko affirmed.
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| Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: Bach Duong) |
The Ambassador affirmed that Russia and Vietnam have been linked by strong bonds of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation. At the present stage, relations between the two countries are dynamically developing in the spirit of a comprehensive strategic partnership based on the rich experience gained over previous years. They are based on a regular and trusting dialogue at the inter-state, inter-governmental, inter-parliamentary and inter-sectoral levels.
Russia is determined to consistent implementation of agreements reached after mutual visits by the leaders of the two countries, considering this an important factor in further successfully promoting the relationship within the framework of the bilateral and international agenda.
Both sides will continue joint efforts to expand and diversify cooperation in trade, economy, and investment spheres, establish reliable and sustainable transport and logistics chains, and identify new growth opportunities in both traditional and promising new fields that meet the interests of the parties. Russia is also committed to the gradual improvement of mechanisms within the framework of the Vietnam--Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement.
In the context of implementing the programme of events under the Cross Year of cooperation in the field of science and education, Russia aims to increase exchanges in the field of culture, sports, and tourism, and people-to-people exchanges through trade unions and public organizations, consistently implementing cooperation projects and programs at the local level.
Ambassador Bezdetko expressed confidence that both sides will successfully fulfill the tasks set by the leaders of the two countries to strengthen Russia-Vietnam cooperation, adapting it to contemporary political and economic realities, while fully meeting the fundamental interests of the peoples of Russia and Vietnam, contributing to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and the world as a whole.
| On the afternoon of June 10, the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Hanoi also organized a program to celebrate Russian National Day (June 12), with the participation of numerous students, parents, and Vietnamese people who love the Russian language and culture. According to Vladimir Murashkin, Director of the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Hanoi, this is not only an occasion to honour the cultural, historical values, and achievements of Russia, but also an opportunity to connect the younger generations of nations through exchanges, learning, and experiences. |
