The ceremony formed part of Le Quoc Minh's working visit to the Russian Federation, accompanied by a delegation from Nhan Dan Newspaper.
In a solemn atmosphere, Le Quoc Minh and members of the delegation respectfully laid flowers and observed a minute's silence in memory of President Ho Chi Minh, expressing their profound gratitude for his immense contributions as the visionary leader of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and the Vietnamese nation, a national liberation hero, and an enduring symbol of moral integrity and revolutionary thought.
Earlier, on June 29, as part of the working visit, Le Quoc Minh and the Nhan Dan Newspaper delegation paid a courtesy call to the Embassy of Viet Nam in Russia.
The delegation was received by Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi, together with embassy officials and staff.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on Viet Nam's socio-economic development, the current situation in Russia, and bilateral cooperation in recent years. They also held extensive discussions on communications and journalism, particularly in the context of the rapid pace of digital transformation.
Speaking at the meeting, Le Quoc Minh noted that the Vietnamese press, including Nhan Dan Newspaper, is facing numerous challenges that require media organisations to continuously innovate their thinking, accelerate digital transformation, and adopt advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to improve content quality, optimise production workflows, and broaden audience reach.
Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi highly commended Nhan Dan Newspaper for its achievements in digital transformation, particularly its effective use of digital platforms, diversification of content delivery formats, and innovative approaches to audience engagement. He stressed that these accomplishments have further enhanced the newspaper's standing and influence while setting a strong benchmark within Viet Nam's media landscape.
The ambassador also expressed his admiration for Nhan Dan Newspaper's ability to maintain stable print publication at a time when newspapers around the world are facing mounting challenges arising from changing audience news consumption habits and the rapid expansion of digital platforms.
