Promote youth cooperation between localities in Vietnam - Russia

Web.HCYU.24/9/2019. Within the framework of the Vietnam-Russia Youth Forum 2019, in the afternoon of September 24th, the delegation of 50 delegates - headed by Mr. Le Quoc Phong, Alternative Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU)- had many activities and discussions, exchanging views on promoting youth cooperation between localities of the two countries; sharing experiences in youth exchange program; taking care of young intellectual forces and building a network of young Vietnamese intellectuals.

At the meeting with the Vietnamese delegation, Mr. Alexander Bugaev, Chairman of the Russian Federation Agency on Youth Affairs expressed his pleasure to welcome the Vietnamese youth delegation to the Forum. Mr. Bugaev demonstrated that the activities in the Youth Forum is not only about cultural cooperation but also in many specific fields.

Mr. Le Quoc Phong, on behalf of the Vietnamese delegation, showed gratitude toward the sincere sentiments of the leaders of the Russian Federation Agency on Youth Affairs  in welcoming the delegation to attend this Forum;  acknowledged the rich and meaningful activities in the Forum.

Mr. Le Quoc Phong and Mr. Mr. Alexander Bugaev exchanging gifts

Discussing at the meeting, both sides expressed their desire for the cooperation activities of the youth of the two countries through the activities of the Central Committee of the HCYU, the National Committee on Youth of Vietnam and the Russian Federation Agency on Youth Affairs,  as well as activities that target specific students, young entrepreneurs, other forces continue to be promoted. Besides, promoting the connection activities between the localities Vietnam - Russia, as well as the activities of the youth in the localities of the two countries; exchanging and sharing experiences and models, good practices in organizing programs, volunteering activities.

Mr. Le Quoc Phong said that the two sides have a consensus that volunteer movement is a good environment to gather and help young people to have the opportunity to learn, practice and show responsibility toward their community and  society.

 "I look forward to the summer volunteer campaign in the coming years to welcome Russian youth to join, as well as to allow Vietnamese youth to participate in volunteer activities of Russian youth. That is the foundation to promote youth cooperation between our localities”. Mr.Phong said.

Mr. Alexander Bugaev, Chairman of the Russian Federal Agency on Youth Affairs, affirmed his readiness to open up opportunities for cooperation and sharing Russian experiences on the issue of young volunteers.

Mobilizing youth forces to develop the country

In the evening of September 24, the delegation had a visit to the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia. Mr. Ngo Duc Manh, Ambassador of Vietnam to Russia, welcomed the delegation.

At the meeting, Mr. Le Quoc Phong informed the Ambassador about the situation of youth and the good relationship between young people of Vietnam and Russia in recent years.

Mr. Phong said that, thanks to the support of the Embassy, ​​Vietnamese youth living and studying in Russia, have had many meaningful and organized activities. The Central Committee of the HCYU will continue to be interested in connecting and sharing information so that young people in Russia will work better.

The delegation took photo at the Vietnam Embassy in Russia

At the same time, Mr. Phong said, Central Committee of the HCYU is very interested in young intellectuals who are studying and working abroad, and would love to have them joined the intellectual network to advise the Government on how to tackle difficulties and promote the strengths of the country.

At the meeting, Mr. Ngo Duc Manh informed the situation of Vietnamese people in Russia who always have the spirit of looking towards the country. Many of them have been successful and become billionaire.

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