Russia highlights Vietnam’s role in regional, int’l organisations
Moscow (VNA) – Vietnam today is a modern state with a fast-growing economy, an active
participant in various regional and international associations, and currently a
non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and the ASEAN Chair, spokeswoman
for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Maria Zakharova has affirmed.
She made the statement
during a news conference of the ministry on August 27, as Vietnam will mark the
75th anniversary of its National Day on September 2.
The victory of the
August Revolution of 1945, which was won by the Vietnamese people led by President
Ho Chi Minh, put an end to foreign rule and marked the creation of a new state
on the map of Indochina – the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, she noted.
However, Vietnam had
to defend its freedom and independence with arms in hand for many years – first
in the Resistance War of 1946-1954, and then when repelling US-led foreign
aggression, she continued.
“In 1975, this heroic
fight culminated in the reunification of the country and the creation of the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam,” Zakharova said.
She added that large-scale
political and economic assistance for many years from the Soviet Union played an
important role in the early days of Vietnam’s statehood.
The traditions of
friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation established at that time still
underpin the two countries’ special bilateral relationship.
“This year, Russia and
Vietnam are celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Russian-Vietnamese cooperation is rapidly developing in the spirit of a
comprehensive strategic partnership based on the rich experience accumulated
over previous years.
“Ahead of the holiday,
we would like to wish our Vietnamese friends peace, prosperity and wellbeing,”
the spokeswoman said./.