"Vietnam-Russia friendship helps the two countries overcome difficult times"

(Dan Tri) - Recalling the ups and downs in history, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that it is the Vietnam - Russia friendship that has helped the two countries overcome all difficulties and establish a comprehensive and inclusive cooperative relationship.

This was shared by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Russia during a meeting on the afternoon of October 23 (local time) in Kazan, Russia. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh came here to attend the 2024 BRICS Leaders' Meeting at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vietnamese people in Russia want to contribute to bringing the country into a new era. Reporting to the Prime Minister, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi emphasized that the Vietnamese community in Russia has a long history of formation, closely linked to the history of relations between Vietnam and the former Soviet Union and Russia today. The community is growing stronger, has a stable life, its legal status and social position are consolidated, and always looks towards the homeland and the country.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi (Photo: Hong Phong).

According to Mr. Do Xuan Hoang, Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Russia, the Vietnamese community here has about 80,000 people, and has a deep belief that the special relationship between the two countries will have a new development. "Whatever we do, we think of ourselves as Vietnamese, actively participating in building and protecting the Fatherland, contributing to bringing the country into a new era, an era of national growth," Mr. Hoang emphasized. Believing that students are the ones who benefit from the special relationship between Vietnam and Russia, Chairman of the Vietnamese Student Association in Russia Le Huynh Duc pledged to study well to contribute to building a stronger and more prosperous country. Sharing his emotions when witnessing a large number of Vietnamese people attending the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also encouraged them during the difficult period in the host country when the situation is complicated and has many fluctuations. However, the Vietnamese Government leader also affirmed that he is very proud that despite difficulties, Vietnamese people always know how to rise up.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the value of Vietnam-Russia friendship in helping the two countries overcome difficult times (Photo: Hong Phong).

"This is a priceless asset of the Vietnamese people, passed down from generation to generation, all with the spirit of self-reliance, self-strengthening, and rising up in the face of difficulties," the Prime Minister emphasized, citing the saying "High mountains have paths, dangerous roads have paths." According to him, this is a noble value that Vietnamese people can promote wherever they go. Regarding cooperation, the Prime Minister emphasized the long-standing and cherished traditional relationship between Vietnam and Russia. Noting that Vietnam has many generations of leaders who matured after studying in Russia, such as General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong,President Tran Duc Luong, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai, etc., the Prime Minister affirmed that cooperation between Vietnam and Russia is continuous, inclusive, comprehensive and overall in all fields. "Through the ups and downs of history, the spirit of solidarity between the two peoples has always been maintained and promoted in any circumstances," the Prime Minister said. He said that many Vietnamese people returning to Russia are like returning home, because Russia is always harmonious, respectful and affectionate towards Vietnam, and Vietnam is the same towards Russia. The Prime Minister shared that he is always proud of a diverse, comprehensive community that knows how to honor national values ​​and Vietnamese values ​​in any circumstances. He hopes that the Vietnamese community in Russia will be respected, develop stably, and grow in quantity and quality to effectively contribute to the cooperative relationship between the two countries. Vietnam both controls inflation and grows. Informing overseas Vietnamese about the situation in the country, the Prime Minister emphasized that in the context of many difficulties, Vietnam still maintains its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Security and defense potential has been strengthened. "This is a very important condition for us to develop the country, because no country can develop without political stability, without ensuring security, safety and people's safety", the Prime Minister emphasized. Regarding the economy, he said the macro economy is stable. Vietnam has controlled inflation and especially "increased wages but not prices". This is different from the past, when wages had not yet increased but prices had increased. Explaining this difference, the Prime Minister said we have learned lessons to find solutions. For example, determining that price increases can be concentrated in the energy, food and foodstuff sectors, agencies have directed good preparation in these sectors.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh takes a photo with Vietnamese people in Russia (Photo: Hong Phong).

Typically, agricultural exports have reached 50 billion USD so far; rice is not only enough to eat but also exported 7 million tons; gasoline and electricity reserves for production and business are guaranteed. These items are well prepared, which is a factor that helps keep prices as they have been in the past, according to the Prime Minister. In particular, he emphasized the bright spot when Vietnam both controlled inflation and growth, the major balances of the economy were guaranteed and had a surplus. Referring to the policy for overseas Vietnamese, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that the Party and State always care about and create conditions for the overseas Vietnamese community to always develop, to have their legitimate rights protected... "The Party and State always consider the overseas Vietnamese community an inseparable part and a resource of the Vietnamese ethnic community", the Prime Minister affirmed. He asked the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia to make efforts to support our people, especially in difficult times. The Prime Minister suggested that the Embassy could set up a 24/7 hotline to respond quickly and promptly to any issues that arise. He hoped that people, wherever they are and in whatever circumstances, would unite and take care of their stable lives to contribute to Russia and the relationship between the two countries through concrete actions and work, as well as to their homeland and country.

Hoai Thu (From Kazan, Russia)

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