Moscow (VNA) – A photo exhibition, themed“Vietnam: Country and People”, has been held at the Primorye State Art Galleryin Vladivostok, Russia, from February 27 to March 1.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Consul General inVladivostok Nguyen Hoang Viet said through the selected photos of the VietnamNews Agency, the exhibition gives visitors an insight into a beautifulVietnamese country with diligent, creative and hospitable people.

Apart from scenic landscapes, visitors could see Vietnam’sachievements in socio-economic development and international integration,important milestones in the traditional friendship and cooperation betweenVietnam and Russia, including the Far East region, thereby raising theirawareness about the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, he said.

Konstantin Loboda, a representative of the Vladivostokadministration, said the city plays an important role in developing Russia –Vietnam friendship in the Far East region.

He recalled historic milestones in bilateral ties over thepast years, including the establishment of twinning relations between Ho ChiMinh City and Vladivostok a decade ago and the erection of President Ho ChiMinh Monument in a square named after him in July 2019.

Part of a series of documentary film “Two countries, Oneheart”, made by Vietnam Television in early 2020 on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, was also screened at the event./.