President Putin affirmed that the Russia-Vietnam relationship has stood the test of time over the past 75 years since the establishment of relations, and the two countries have stood side by side not only during the war but also in the current period of peace.

The event, broadcast live across the capital and major cities via public LED screen, also saw the presence of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

A grand ceremony and parade took place at the stadium of the northwestern province of Dien Bien in the morning of May 7 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).

Acting President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on September 25 extended her condolences to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani over a recent deadly terror attack in the southwestern city of Ahvaz.

A wide range of activities have been held during the ongoing Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival 2016 in the northern province of Hai Duong.