Hanoi (VNA) - Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has sent a letter ofcongratulations to Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin on theoccasion of the 75th anniversary of the Victory Day over Fascism in the GreatPatriotic War (May 9, 1945 - May 9, 2020).

The congratulatory letter reads: "The victory of the struggle against fascism75 years ago is a brilliant landmark in the history of humankind and one of thegreatest victories of the 20th century that has great stature and value and profound era meaning. The heroic Soviet army and people did notspare their blood and bones and sacrificed themselves to shatter Hitle’s warplot and dream of world domination, saving humanity from the fascist disaster.The victory of the Soviet Union and its allies created a revolutionary cascadeof national liberation in all continents, shaking and gradually pulling downthe colonial system of imperialism and colonialism in Asia, Africa and LatinAmerica.

“Fueledby this historic victory, the Vietnamese people united to carry out the GeneralUprising to seize the government, making the glorious victory of the AugustRevolution in 1945, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, openingthe era of national independence and socialism.

“The Vietnamese people always remember and are thankful for the great,impartial, and heartfelt help that the people of the former Soviet Union and Russiatoday have given to them in the years of struggling for national independenceand reunification as well as in the later socio-economic construction anddevelopment.

“Overcoming many difficulties and challenges along the long historical path,with the solidarity and the spirit of equal and win-win cooperation, thecomprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia has beenconstantly strengthened and promoted, making important contributions to thedevelopment in each country, for the benefits of the two peoples as well as forpeace, stability and prosperity in the region and in the world.

“2020 is an important milestone when Vietnam and Russia celebrate the 70thanniversary of the diplomatic relations. It is also a year witnessing unprecedentedchallenges for all countries around the world as they have to deal with theCOVID-19 pandemic. I believe that Vietnam and Russia will work together withother nations to strengthen solidarity and promote international cooperation, witha resolve to soon drive back and control the epidemic and overcome thisdifficult period”.

On this occasion, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc cabled a congratulatoryletter to his Russian counterpart Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin, while DeputyPrime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh congratulated RussianMinister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Viktorovich Lavrov./.