HCM City marks Russian October Revolution

(VOV) - The 95th anniversary of the Russian October Revolution was celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6.

Nguyen Huu Thanh, President of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association in HCM City, reviewed the historical value of the October Revolution and emphasized that, although many hostile forces have attempted to re-evaluate the October Revolution’s value and its role in human development, there is no denying that it has had a significant and long-lasting effect.

Thanh added that the October Revolution was very significant and influential for Vietnam’s own revolution and development, and it also laid the foundation of the traditional friendship between the two countries.

The relationship has experienced ups and downs over the years but it continues to grow steadily. Today, Vietnam and Russia coordinate closely in resolving international issues and actively cooperate in economics, energy, diplomacy, military issues and culture.

The two countries aim to raise bilateral trade to US$5 billion by 2015 and US$15 billion by 2020.

At the local level, HCM City is also actively cooperating with Russian localities, such as Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Sverdlovsk.

Russian Consul General, Anatoly Vassilievich Borovik, said leaders from the two sides regularly hold exchange visits aiming to lift bilateral ties to a new level and the increasing numbers of Russian visitors to Vietnam helped promote bilateral trade exchanges.

*** The same day, the Vietnam-Russia Friendship and Cooperation Association in Long An province was established.

Vo Van Ba, President of the Long An provincial Union of Friendship Organisations, said many local people used to work and study in Russia. It is hoped that the association will contribute to strengthening the ties of friendship and cooperation between Russia and Vietnam, particularly Long An province.

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