Vietnamese ambassador to Russia honoured for devotion to bilateral ties
Outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh was honoured with Russia’s Order of Friendship on April 6 for his enormous contributions to the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov presents the Order of Friendship to Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Duc Manh on April 6 (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Outgoing VietnameseAmbassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh was honoured with Russia’s Order ofFriendship on April 6 for his enormous contributions to the comprehensivestrategic partnership between the two countries.
The order was bestowed under Decree No. 182,dated March 29, of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
At the presentation ceremony in Moscow, DeputyMinister of Foreign Affairs Igor Morgulov highly valued the outcomes obtainedduring the Vietnamese diplomat’s term, including such special highlights asincreased mutual visits at all levels, sustained multifaceted cooperationdespite the COVID-19 pandemic, and positive figures in bilateral trade andeconomic ties in 2020.
Manh thanked Russian state agencies,organisations, partners, and friends for their support and assistance, whichhave helped him fulfill the duties assigned by the Vietnamese Party and State.
At the event, the officials also touched uponmeasures to further develop the Vietnam – Russia comprehensive strategicpartnership.
The same day, Manh came to bid farewell toleaders the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) faction in the StateDuma.
The ambassador informed his hosts aboutVietnam’s situation since the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party ofVietnam (CPV). He also thanked KPRF, especially its leaders, for trusting andstaying ready to assist him to fulfill his tasks, thus contributing to thetraditional friendship and effective ties between the two Parties and the twocountries.
Chairman of the KPRF Central Committee GennadyZyuganov congratulated Manh on excellently fulfilling his duties. He affirmedthat the KPRF consistently attaches importance to, stands side by side with,and trusts and supports the CPV in any circumstances.
At the meeting, Zyuganov presented Manh with theOrder of Lenin, a noble reward from KPRF for persons with significantdedications to the party’s activities and its solidarity and friendship withinternational friends.
The diplomat also presented KPRF leaders withhis recently released book that looks back on the 70 years of Vietnam – Russiarelations./.
Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 16 for Secretary of the Security Council of Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev, who is on a working visit to Vietnam.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong highlighted security-defence ties as a pillar in the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership while hosting visiting Secretary of the Security Council of Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev in Hanoi on March 17.
A virtual conference was held on March 17 to discuss ways to further promoting the friendship between Vietnamese and Russian youths, along with cooperation between the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) of HCM City and the Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg.
Along with the external activities of the Party and State, the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Parliamentarian Group during the 2016-2021 tenure has contributed to the sound relations between the two nations, heard a conference to review the group’s tenure held in Hanoi on April 1.
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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.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
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.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
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.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov presents the Order of Friendship to Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Duc Manh on April 6 (Photo: VNA) 
