​On the evening of March 28, 2024, the People's Committee of Dong Nai province organised a celebration for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia, along with a Vietnam - Russia Artistic Exchange Program.

Attending the event were Mr. Iurii Nemtsov – Deputy Consul General of Russia in Ho Chi Minh City; Mr. Duong Minh Dung – Deputy Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Nai Province; and approximately 300 delegates, including leaders of various agencies and agencies of the province, officials, members of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association, and a large number of people from all walks of life in the province.

Delegates posing for a commemorative photo at the event

In his opening speech at the ceremony, Deputy Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee Duong Minh Dung stated that on January 30, 1950, the Soviet Union was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam, demonstrating the strong solidarity of the Soviet Union with Vietnam's national liberation revolution. Vietnam is always grateful for the sincere and valuable assistance that the Soviet Union previously and Russia today have provided to Vietnam in the past as well as in the current development phase.

Recently, the Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, and people - to - people diplomacy between Dong Nai province and the Russian people have been increasingly consolidated, strengthened, and promoted. Notably, in April 2016, the Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee decided to establish the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association in the province (the Association), marking a new development step in the friendly relationship between the people of the province and the people of the Russia, reflecting the importance and practical significance of consolidating and developing this good relationship in depth. Since then, the Association has continuously made efforts to strengthen and enhance the friendly and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations' peoples through various rich, practical, and meaningful activities. According to the Deputy Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, in 2025, Dong Nai province also plans to organize a delegation to visit and work in Russia.

Mr. Iurii Nemtsov – Deputy Consul General of Russia in Ho Chi Minh City speaking at the anniversary ceremony.

Mr. Iurii Nemtsov – Deputy Consul General of Russia in Ho Chi Minh City shared at the anniversary ceremony that a notable point in the friendly relations between Vietnam and Russia is the closeness and similarities in the history, culture, and character of the peoples of the two countries. Both countries have rich cultures imbued with national cultural identities, and the peoples of the two nations are connected by common core values such as patriotism, a resilient spirit of fighting against invasion, a hardworking and creative work ethic, and compassion. He emphasized the belief that the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia will continue to develop and bring benefits to the peoples of both countries. Russia is ready to cooperate with Vietnam in strengthening peace and security in the region and the world, developing science, technology, and jointly addressing new challenges.

Provincial leaders and delegates posing for a group photo with the art troupe of the Consulate General of Russia in Ho Chi Minh City.

At the event, attendees enjoyed lively dances and songs that reflect the beauty and friendship of the two countries through the artistic exchange performance of Vietnam – Russia displayed by the art troupe from the Consulate General of Russia in Ho Chi Minh City, the Artists branch and the Dong Nai Art Theater branch under Vietnam – Russia Friendship Association of Dong Nai province. Thirteen outstanding musical and dance performances showcased the traditional cultural characteristics of Dong Nai, Vietnam, and Russia, contributing to the image of the countries and their people to a large audience from various walks of life attending the program.

* For over more than three-quarters of a century, Vietnam and Russia have endured a long and challenging journey together. However, the deep affection between the two nations has remained unchanged. On the international stage, Vietnam is one of Russia’s closest partners in ASEAN and plays a crucial role in fostering ASEAN - Russia cooperation. Strengthening the Vietnam - Russia comprehensive strategic partnership serves the interests of both nations and contributes to peace and stability in the Asia - Pacific region and worldwide.