A representative from the Vietnam Youth Union presents a gift to Chairman of the Russian Federal Agency for Youth Affairs Alexander Bugaev (Photo: VNA)

In his remarks, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ngo Minh Chau spoke highly of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, particularly their bilateral ties were enhanced when the youth forum as organized on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the treaty on basic principles for Vietnam-Russia friendship. Chairman of the Russian Federal Agency for Youth Affairs Alexander Bugaev, who led the 50-member of Russian youth delegation, said the forum offered opportunities for both sides to exchange experience in volunteer youth program, as well as the youths’ participation in startup and the building of new style rural areas.

The first Vietnam-Russia Youth Forum took place in Quang Ninh province, Hanoi capital city and Ho Chi Minh City last week.  Following the event in Vietnam, the Russia-Vietnam Youth Forum will be held in Moscow and Saint Petersburg from September 24 to October 1.