The honour was given under a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Speaking at a ceremony on April 6, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov stated that, during his ten years in the position, it is the first time that he has seen a Vietnamese Ambassador receive the honour.
The Russian official spoke highly of the achievements during Ambassador Manh’s term, emphasising the maintaining of multi-faceted cooperation despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
For his part, the Vietnamese Ambassador gave thanks for the support of the leaders of Russian state agencies, organisations, partners and friends that helped him to fulfil his duty successfully.
On the same day, Ambassador Manh paid a visit and bid farewell to Gennady Zyuganov, General Secretary of Russian Communist Party (KPRF) and other KPRF leaders.
Zyuganov congratulated the Vietnamese diplomat on the successful completion of his term, affirming that the KPRF will always support the Communist Party of Vietnam in all circumstances.
On the occasion, the Russian Communist leader presented Ambassador Manh with the Lenin Order for his contributions to strengthening the solidarity and friendship between the KPRF and international friends.
