Vietnam, Russia Presidents meet with Vietnamese alumni in Hanoi
WVR/VNA - On June 20, President To Lam and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a cordial meeting with leaders of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association and Vietnamese alumni who had studied in Russia.
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| Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the meeting. (Photo: Courtesy) |
In his remarks, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his joy at returning to visit Vietnam. He was moved to meet and interact with his Vietnamese friends and, in particular, to receive warm affection from the generation of Vietnamese alumni who studied in Russia. These friends of Russia had spent time in the country and understood its people and culture.
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| On June 20, President To Lam and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a cordial meeting with leaders of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association and Vietnamese alumni who had studied in Russia. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
The Russian leader expressed his admiration for the beloved President Ho Chi Minh as well as heroic spirit of the Vietnamese people in their past struggle for national independence and their current efforts in national development.
President Putin highlighted numerous successes achieved by many Vietnamese alumni and acknowledged their significant contributions to the two countries’ traditional cooperation and friendship over the past years.
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| Warm affection from the generation of Vietnamese alumni who studied in Russia. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
President Putin expressed his hope that generations of Vietnamese alumni will continue to serve as a bridge to help young Vietnamese people better understand Russian culture, country, and people, thereby contributing to preserving and developing the traditional brotherly friendship between the two nations.
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| Alumni shared many profound memories and bonds between the peoples of the two countries, (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Vietnam, Russia Presidents meet with Vietnamese alumni in Hanoi: Alumni posed some questions on the directions for promoting cooperation. (Photo: Courtesy). |
At the meeting, the guests shared many profound memories and bonds between the peoples of the two countries. They also thanked the Governments of both countries for their close attention and guidance, which have helped the peoples of the two nations understand each other better. The alumni discussed with the two leaders the directions for promoting the traditionally cooperative and friendly Vietnam-Russia relationship.
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| President To Lam speaks at the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
In his speech, President Lam stated that many generations of Vietnamese, including those who have never set foot in Russia, have always cherished the country, its people, culture, spirit, and language through books, films, and even stories shared by those who have been to Russia.
The State leader emphasised that the Vietnamese people are grateful for the enduring friendship and loyalty of their Russian friends. In the context of complex regional and global developments, Vietnam and Russia will continue to uphold their tradition of solidarity and mutual trust, standing side by side to overcome difficulties and challenges for the sake of their people.
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| The music performance program to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
President Lam noted the heartfelt comments from attendees showed that despite the vast geographical distance, the Vietnamese people remain interested in and supportive of Russia. They are pleased with Russia's achievements and development, and they always wish for the nation’s prosperity, growth, and success in overcoming all hurdles and challenges.
(Source: WVR/VNA)
