The event was attended by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, and Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg Evgeny Grigoriev, representatives of ministries, branches, social organisations and businesses of Russia, foreign embassies, and a large number of Vietnamese people living, doing business and studying in Russia.
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Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi and the Russian leader presided over the flag-raising ceremony of Vietnam and Russia at the ceremony. (Photo: XUAN HUNG) |
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi noted, that the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership has been thriving across spheres, with economic-trade ties consolidated and enhanced continuously, contributing to the development and prosperity of each nation.
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Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi speaks at the ceremony (Photo: XUAN HUNG) |
Galuzin commended Vietnam’s dynamic economic development, and people’s improved living standards, saying the country has been a prestigious and responsible member of the international community.
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin. (Photo: XUAN HUNG) |
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Photo: Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg Evgeny Grigoriev. (Photo: XUAN HUNG) |
For his part, Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg Evgeny Grigoriev pointed to huge opportunities for the two countries, to foster their friendship and mutual understanding.
Within the framework of the event, there was an exhibition showcasing photos and objects of President Ho Chi Minh during his stay in Petrograd, now St. Petersburg, and the connectivity between Vietnam and the city, along with a space introducing the land and people of Vietnam.
Also on this occasion, Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi and the President of the Vietnamese Association in Russia Do Xuan Hoang, presented certificates of merit to Vietnamese students with excellent academic achievements.
