Party chief lays flower at President Ho Chi Minh’s statue in Moscow
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation laid flowers at President Ho Chi Minh’s statue in Moscow on September 6 as part of their ongoing visit to Russia.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, his entourage and Russian friends plant a tree near President Ho Chi Minh’s statue in Moscow on September 6 (Photo: VNA)
Moscow(VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trongand the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation laid flowers at President Ho Chi Minh’sstatue in Moscow on September 6 as part of their ongoing visit to Russia.
The ceremony drew membersof the Russia-Vietnam Friendship Association, the Association of RussianVeterans of Vietnam, officials from the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow, and a largenumber of Vietnamese people living and working in Russia.
The participants spenta minute’s silent in memory of the late President who was a national hero ofVietnam and a great friend of Russia.
Participants at the ceremony pose for a picture at President Ho Chi Minh’s statue in Moscow (Photo: VNA)
Following theceremony, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong also planted a tree near thePresident Ho Chi Minh’s statue.
In the first day ofhis Russia visit on September 5, the Party chief had meetings with RussianPrime Minister and head of the ruling United Russia party Dmitry Medvedev, andlaid flower at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in memory of heroes who felldown in the Great Patriotic War, paid floral tribute to the leader of theworld’s working class and workers’ movement, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin at hismausoleum.
General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong is on a four-day visit to Russia from September 5-8 at theinvitation♊ of President Vladimir Putin.-VNA
Russian experts and scholars have expressed their appreciation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong visit to Russia from September 5-9.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong has urged the Vietnamese community in Russia to continue contributing to the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Russia.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) affirmed their readiness to expand bilateral cooperation during a working session between their deputy ministers in Moscow on September 5.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong is paying an official visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin from September 5-8.
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, his entourage and Russian friends plant a tree near President Ho Chi Minh’s statue in Moscow on September 6 (Photo: VNA) 
Participants at the ceremony pose for a picture at President Ho Chi Minh’s statue in Moscow (Photo: VNA) 
