Outstanding Overseas Vietnamese nationals in Russia honoured

Eighteen Overseas Vietnamese (OV) in Russia were presented with certificates of merit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs on September 14 in recognition of their contributions to the OV community in Russia in the 2015-2018 period.

Outstanding Overseas Vietnamese nationals in Russia honoured at the ceremony
Outstanding Overseas Vietnamese nationals in Russia honoured at the ceremony

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh congratulated the awardees and highly appreciated the solidarity and positive contributions of the OV community in Russia.
He stressed that the success of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s recent visit to Russia was significantly contributed to by the OV community in Russia.

He pledged that the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia will work closely with the OVs in building a united and strong community, and make positive contributions to fostering the Vietnam – Russia strategic partnership.

* Also yesterday, the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia hosted a celebration marking the 73rd anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.

Ambassador Ngo Duc Manh reviewed the glorious history of Vietnam over the past 73 years, as well as the development of the Vietnam-Russia traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership.

For his part, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Morgulov Igor Vladimirovich spoke highly of Vietnam’s achievements during its Doi Moi (Renewal) process, pledging closer cooperation with Vietnam’s relevant agencies in hosting the Year of Russia in Vietnam and the Year of Vietnam in Russia in 2019.