Various reports on cooperation across science – technology, health care, economy, trade, tourism, culture, education, and art, among others were delivered at the event, which, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Phan Anh Son said in his closing remarks, showed determination to bolster the Vietnam – Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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The first Vietnam – Russia People’s Forum wraps up in Hanoi on October 1 after nearly two days of discussions. |
Both nations share a special relationship built on deep historical and cultural ties, Son emphasised, noting that even many Vietnamese who have never set foot in Russia hold strong affection for the country, its history, cuisine and culture. He underscored the need to maintain and expand people-to-people cooperation, strengthen the traditional friendship, and harness opportunities in trade, investment and cultural exchanges, alongside science – technology, digital transformation, and art.
Vyacheslav G. Kalganov, Deputy Chairman of the Saint Petersburg Committee for External Relations, described the forum as a convergence of diverse voices united in their aspiration to strengthen the bilateral ties and honour the previous generations for their dedication to building Vietnam–Russia friendship.
The Russian people will continue nurturing the friendship with Vietnam through concrete actions, particularly in economy and community cooperation, he stressed.
He told the Vietnam News Agency that Russia and Saint Pertersburg in particular treasure cooperation with Vietnam, adding the city will leverage its twinning relations with Vietnamese localities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong city, Thanh Hoa province, and Hanoi to promote exchange and cooperation for the effective development of economy and tourism.
Source: VNA