​From July 19 to 21, 2024 in Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen province, the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association (the Association) successfully organized activities within the framework of the 16^th national progress conference. Delegates and guests of Phu Yen province included Mr. Dao My, Member of provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee; representatives of leaders of departments, sectors, agencies, Union of Friendship Organizations, Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association and representatives of leaders of bilateral friendship associations with countries of Phu Yen province.

Panoramic view of the 16th national progress conference in Phu Yen

Attending the Conference were about 200 delegates who are members of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association, delegates of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association of provinces and cities and its association branches in a number of ministries, sectors, military, military branches, universities, alumni liaison committees of universities of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation.

At the opening of the Conference, Dr. Phan Chi Hieu, President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Chairman of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association, stated: "The 16th progress conference aims to summarize work of the first 6 months of the year, sets out an operational plan for the last 6 months of 2024 and the upcoming period. The conference is also an opportunity for delegates and members of local associations and branches across the country to meet, exchange and enhance mutual understanding; Let's exchange, discuss, share experiences, and propose solutions to further enhance the effectiveness of the Association's operations. At the same time, it is also an opportunity to experience the reality of the socio-economic development situation in Phu Yen province; enhance understanding of the activities of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association and Vietnam - Russia relations in general; contributing to enhancing the role, position, and image of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association locally and nationwide."

Delegates at the Conference

Mr. Dao My, Vice Chairman of Phu Yen Provincial People's Committee, expressed his joy when Phu Yen was chosen to organize the national progress conference by the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association, and also informed about some outstanding achievements of the province after 35 years of re-establishment, construction and development. Vice Chairman Dao My highly appreciated the activities of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association of Phu Yen province, which has positively contributed to the results of the province's people-to-people diplomacy in recent times.

At the Conference, it was reported that 2024 is the first year of implementing the Resolution of the 6^th Congress, the 2023 - 2028  term of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association. From the beginning of the year until now, all levels of associations have implemented the Congress resolutions, achieving many positive results in all aspects of work: solidarity - friendship, people-to-people exchanges, bridges for cooperation and in other fields. The Association has made strides in its form of operation, making its activities more rich and attractive, creating connections and bonds between association members and Russian partners and friends in Vietnam. The Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association and the Vietnam - Russia Association in localities and the Association's Branches regularly coordinate, exchange information, and promptly orient the association's activities.

The Association's diplomatic activities always thoroughly grasp and strictly comply with the direction of superiors, in the right direction, contributing to improving the effectiveness of people-to-people diplomacy, promoting the traditional friendly relationship between two countries, Vietnam and the Russian Federation. Activities of the association's media agency include website “http: www.hoihuunghivietnga.vn” and Bach Duong Magazine, which promote their role as a bridge and channel providing rich, diverse and timely information about activities of the Vietnam - Russia Association in the central level, localities and member association branches as well as update important information on the situation of Vietnam - Russian Federation and relationship between two countries. The report also outlines the work plan for the last 6 months of the year with 10 key tasks.

The Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association of localities shared experiences at the Conference

Within the framework of the Conference, delegates also watched the reportage film "Phu Yen - 35 years looking back and looking forward to the future" produced by Phu Yen Provincial Radio and Television Station on the occasion of the 35^th Anniversary of the re-establishment of Phu Yen province; shared information about the situation of the Russian Federation and Vietnam - Russia relations; mentioned a number of issues about the Association's development prospects by the Association's Leadership; shared information about activities in localities such as: Bac Giang, Phu Yen, Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association Branch in Hanoi University of Business and Technology; as well as Russian language promotion activities in Vietnam; Vietnamese - Russian cultural exchanges, etc.

The Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association also transferred the flag to host the 17th National Conference in 2025 to the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association of Hai Duong province.

Delegates paid tribute to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

The delegation visited the Unnumbered Ship Relic in Vung Ro Bay, paid tribute to heroes and martyrs