Thanh described the revolution as forming the foundation of the two nations’ valuable friendship and sustaining it through history’s ups and downs.
Vietnam and Russia closely coordinate on international issues and actively cooperate in economics, energy, diplomacy, defence, culture, and education and training.
They aim to raise bilateral trade value to US$5 billion by 2015 and US$15 billion by 2020.
Thanh said HCM City is working to formally link itself in cooperation and friendship with Russian localities such as Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Sverdlovsk.
Russian Consul General Anatoly Vassilievich Borovik emphasised that despite changes in the two countries, Vietnam and Russia still maintain their traditions of mutual understanding, trust, and solidarity.
Borovik said leader dialogues are propelling the relationship’s ongoing dynamic development.
He expressed his delight at the increasing numbers of Russian tourists visiting HCM City and other Vietnamese destinations.