Defence Minister receives former Soviet Union veterans
The Vietnamese Defence Minister
thanked the people of the former Soviet Union, including those from
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus for their support for Vietnamese people
during the war.
During the country’s construction
cause, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus have helped educate many Vietnamese
managers and scientists, he said.
The Vietnamese
people and military always respect the wholehearted and efficient
support and assistance from international friends, especially from these
three countries, Thanh told his guests.
He said he
hopes the veterans from these countries will continue to share their
experience with Vietnamese military officers, contributing to increasing
mutual understanding and boosting the traditional friendship and
cooperation between their people and armies.
At
the reception, the veterans recalled their memories of Vietnam during
the war. They said they hope to make further contributions to fostering
the relations between Vietnam and Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.-VNA