The Vietnamese Defence Ministerthanked the people of the former Soviet Union, including those fromRussia, Ukraine and Belarus for their support for Vietnamese peopleduring the war.
During the country’s constructioncause, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus have helped educate many Vietnamesemanagers and scientists, he said.
The Vietnamesepeople and military always respect the wholehearted and efficientsupport and assistance from international friends, especially from thesethree countries, Thanh told his guests.
He said hehopes the veterans from these countries will continue to share theirexperience with Vietnamese military officers, contributing to increasingmutual understanding and boosting the traditional friendship andcooperation between their people and armies.
Atthe reception, the veterans recalled their memories of Vietnam duringthe war. They said they hope to make further contributions to fosteringthe relations between Vietnam and Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.-VNA
Hanoi friendship exchange celebrates New Year festivals of Asian countries
This annual diplomatic event aims to strengthen people-to-people diplomacy, thus promoting socio-economic development and contributing to implementing successfully Hanoi’s goals and aspirations.
