The traditional friendship between Vietnam and Russia boasts long-standing history, nurtured through generations of leaders and people from both countries and withstood the test of time, affirming its enduring historical values and serving as an important foundation for a brighter future, Chien said.

A gathering was held in Hanoi on May 23 to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Vietnam–Russia Friendship Association and to recall great memories in the history of the Vietnam–Russia friendship.