Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulations to PresidentTruong Tan Sang on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of southernliberation and national reunification (April 30).
In his message, he wrote that the Russian people remember and admire theimpressive feats of Vietnamese people who dedicated their lives to thecause of freedom and independence.
He also expressedRussia’s pride for its solidarity with Vietnamese fellows during thedifficult years and believed the comprehensive strategic partnershipbetween Russia and Vietnam would go a long way towards peace andsecurity in Asia-the Pacific.
The same day, RussianPrime Minister Dmitry Medvedev also sent a congratulatory message tohis Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung, saying that the April 30event is a symbol of courage and perseverance by Vietnamese people intheir struggle for independence.
He noted withconfidence that major joint projects in economics, industry, energy,humanities and other areas will bolster bilateral ties.-VNA