St. Petersburg promotes cooperation with Vietnamese localities
VOV.VN - The Russian city of St. Petersburg would like to beef up cooperation with Vietnamese localities on the back of the positive development of the Russia - Vietnam relations.
St. Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov made the statement during a working session with Vietnamese ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi on July 14.
The municipal administration considers cooperation with Vietnam a priority in its external relations, Beglov said, adding that despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, such relationship has not only been maintained but also strengthened through the online format.
He proposed speeding up the construction of the Ho Chi Minh Monument in St. Petersburg, the opening of a Business and Culture Center of Ho Chi Minh City in St. Petersburg, and the opening of a Cultural Center of St. Petersburg in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi affirmed that developing relations with Russia is a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy, noting that hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese students and researchers have been studying in the Russian Federation, becoming a bridge of friendship between the two peoples.
The Ambassador expressed his hope that the two sides would complete the construction and unveil the Ho Chi Minh Monument in St. Petersburg in 2023, to mark the 100th anniversary of the late Vietnamese president’s first arrival in St. Petersburg in his quest for national salvation.
He made proposals to constantly strengthen the friendly relationship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia, including cooperation between St. Petersburg and Vietnamese sister cities, and the organization of the Vietnamese Cultural Days in St. Petersburg.
The Ambassador voiced Vietnam’s appreciation for Russian scientists’ contribution in COVID-19 vaccine production and expected that St. Petersburg will share its experiences in COVID-19 prevention as well as vaccine assistance with Vietnam.