Saint Petersburg conference marks Vietnam – Russia diplomatic ties
The Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg city on January 23 organised an annual conference in celebration of the 74th anniversary of the Vietnam-Russia diplomatic relations (January 30, 1950-2024).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – The Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburgcity on January 23 organised an annual c♐onference in celebration of the 74th anniversary of the Vietnam-Russia diplomatic relations (January 30, 1950-🦄2024).
The event drew the participation of some 70people, including Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi, Russian Ambassador toVietnam Gennady Bezdetko, and many officials, scholars and businesses of thetwo countries.
Khoi highlighted that the then Soviet Union wasamong the first countries in the world to recognise the Vietnamese State, laying a stress onthe support that the Russian people have given to Vietnam in its nationalliberation and development.
He expressed his belief that 2024 will open up new cooperation potential forthe two countries, helping them complete all plans to consolidate and developtheir Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Meanwhile, the Russian Ambassador affirmedthat Vietnam has been an important partner of Russia in the Asia – Pacific for years.
The two countries will celebrate the Russian Embassy’s 70th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the signing of thetreaty on principles of the Vietnam – Russia friendship relations this year, hestressed, adding during their meeting in October 2023, President Vo Van Thuong andRussian President Vladimir Putin affirmed their wish to bolster the partnership.
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Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in Russia gathered at an art performance to welcome the year 2024 at the Russian University of Transport (MIIT) on December 24.
Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung led a CPV delegation to Russia for a working trip from January 20-23.
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The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi (Photo: VNA) 
