Awarding the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Medal to 3 individuals in Nghe An province

On the morning of October 26, the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association of Nghe An province organized a seminar to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on the basic principles of Vietnam - Russia friendship relations (June 16, 1994 - June 16, 2019) and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (January 30, 1950 - January 30, 2020).

Attending the conference were comrade Nguyen Nam Dinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Provincial Agencies, Vice Chairman of the Union of Friendship Organizations of Nghe An province and Vietnam - Russia friendship associations in the province.

The discussion reviewed the milestones in the history of Vietnam - Russia relations, the profound and beautiful memories during the time of studying and working in the former Soviet Union and present-day Russia. Through this, the steadfast friendship between the people of Vietnam and Russia was further strengthened.

In particular, remember and be grateful for the great support and assistance that the Russian brothers gave to Vietnam during the arduous years of struggle for national independence and reunification. This is also an important activity in the series of activities of the Vietnam - Russia Cross Year (Vietnam Year in Russia and Russia Year in Vietnam).

Speaking at the seminar, Comrade Nguyen Nam Dinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Provincial Agencies, Vice Chairman of the Union of Friendship Organizations of Nghe An province, assessed the significance of the seminar. This is an initiative of scientific significance, diplomatic history and people's foreign affairs activities, continuing to contribute "red bricks" to the foundation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the Russian Federation in the new period.

On this occasion, the Central Committee of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association awarded Friendship Medals to 3 individuals and commended 3 Association organizations. Photo: My Nga

Affirming that Russia is one of the important partners in the foreign policy of the Party and State, comrade Nguyen Nam Dinh said that continuing to consolidate and develop the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two sides in the spirit of strategic partnership is not only for the benefit of the people of the two countries but also contributes to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

On this occasion, the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association of Nghe An province had 3 individuals honored to receive the Friendship Medal and 3 branches were commended by the Central Committee of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association for their outstanding achievements in the Association's work from 2017 to 2018. In addition, 1 individual received a Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for outstanding achievements in the Association's work.

Awarding the Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to Mr. Hoang Duc Cuong - Vice Chairman of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association of Nghe An province. Photo: My Nga

List of awards from the Central Committee of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association:

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- Nguyen Canh Phuc - Chairman of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association of the province

- Ngo Xuan Phung - Vice President of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association of the province

- Hoang Duc Cuong - Vice President of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association of the province

II,Awarding Certificates of Meritgive:

- Vietnamese - Russian Toliachi Association

- Ulianov Branch

- Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted Association