Russia highlights Vietnam’s role in regional, int’l organisations
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.
Spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Maria Zakharova (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Vietnam today is a modern state with a fast-growing economy, an activeparticipant in various regional and international associations, and currently anon-permanent member of the UN Security Council and the ASEAN Chair, spokeswomanfor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Maria Zakharova has affirmed.
She made the statementduring a news conference of the ministry on August 27, as Vietnam will mark the75th anniversary of its National Day on September 2.
The victory of theAugust Revolution of 1945, which was won by the Vietnamese people led by PresidentHo Chi Minh, put an end to foreign rule and marked the creation of a new stateon the map of Indochina – the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, she noted.
However, Vietnam hadto defend its freedom and independence with arms in hand for many years – firstin the Resistance War of 1946-1954, and then when repelling US-led foreignaggression, she continued.
“In 1975, this heroicfight culminated in the reunification of the country and the creation of theSocialist Republic of Vietnam,” Zakharova said.
She added that large-scalepolitical and economic assistance for many years from the Soviet Union played animportant role in the early days of Vietnam’s statehood.
The traditions offriendship and mutually beneficial cooperation established at that time stillunderpin the two countries’ special bilateral relationship.
“This year, Russia andVietnam are celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.Russian-Vietnamese cooperation is rapidly developing in the spirit of acomprehensive strategic partnership based on the rich experience accumulatedover previous years.
“Ahead of the holiday,👍we would like to wish our Vietnamese friends peace, prosperity and wellbeing,”the spokes🔯woman said./.
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Spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Maria Zakharova (Photo: VNA) 
