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Hoang Minh Son, Vietnam’s Minister of Education and Training, speaks at the event. |
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Ambassador Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko speaks at the event. |
Among the attendees were Hoang Minh Son, Vietnam’s Minister of Education and Training, Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, along with current and former leaders of the Government and representatives from various ministries and agencies.
Speaking at the event, Minister Hoang Minh Son extended congratulations to Ambassador Bezdetko and, through him, to the Russian leadership and people on the occasion of Russian Day.
He noted that June 12 has become a symbol of national unity and solidarity in Russia’s history. This year’s celebration carried additional significance as Russian President Vladimir Putin has designated 2026 as the Year of National Unity. Over the past three decades, despite numerous challenges, Russia has continued to develop and strengthen its position and influence on the global stage.
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Delegates joining the banquet |
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Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son, Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang, and Ambassador Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko at the event |
The minister emphasized that Russia has always been a loyal and reliable friend of Vietnam. During Vietnam’s struggle for national independence and reunification, as well as its nation-building and defense efforts, the Vietnamese people received valuable support and assistance from the Soviet Union and, later, the Russian Federation. Those contributions remain deeply appreciated by the Vietnamese people.
According to Minister Hoang Minh Son, the relationship between Vietnam and Russia has been continuously nurtured and developed over the past 76 years, evolving into a comprehensive strategic partnership. Political trust has been strengthened through regular high-level exchanges, while cooperation in defense and security, energy, oil and gas, trade, investment, science and technology, education and training, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges has achieved positive results.
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Delegates in joint photos |
He reaffirmed both countries’ determination to further deepen their traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership for the benefit of their peoples and in support of peace and stability in the region and the world.
In his remarks, Ambassador Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko described Russia as the world’s largest country and a major Eurasian and Asia-Pacific power with more than a thousand years of history. He highlighted Russia’s rich cultural heritage, shaped by numerous ethnic groups and traditions, and characterized by unity, tolerance, respect for religions, strong family values, and patriotism.
The ambassador noted that Russia and Vietnam have maintained a close friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation for more than three-quarters of a century. Bilateral relations continue to develop dynamically within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership, supported by regular and trusted dialogue at intergovernmental, interparliamentary, and sectoral levels.
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A performance at the event |
Expressing confidence in the future of bilateral ties, Ambassador Bezdetko said both sides would continue working together to achieve the goals set by their leaders, strengthen cooperation in line with contemporary political and economic realities, and contribute to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Translated by Chung Anh