The book on the path to socialism in Vietnam by late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong attracted special attention from international friends at the annual Manifiesta (Solidarity) Festival held recently by the Workers’ Party of Belgium.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage laid flowers at the bronze statue of President Ho Chi Minh in New Delhi, India on July 31.

The Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg on October 5 presented certificates of merit to several individuals who have made contributions to the Russia-Vietnam friendship.

A ceremony was held in St. Petersburg city, Russia, on June 30 to inaugurate the statue of President Ho Chi Minh.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision recognising 27 additional national treasures, and asked heads of relevant quarters to conduct preservation efforts under the law on cultural heritage.