Moscow, Dec. 12 -- A scientific and educational forum themed "Russia-Vietnam: 75 Years of Cooperation," held from December 11 to 13, officially launched the Russia-Vietnam Year of Scientific and Educational Cooperation 2026.

In a recorded message to the event, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha reflected on his study years in Russia. He described human-resources training in the former Soviet Union as an invaluable strategic contribution to Vietnam's development, likening it to a "golden key" to knowledge. He noted that generations of Vietnamese scientists, leaders and managers educated in the former Soviet Union and Russia today have become a priceless asset and the enduring "red thread" connecting the two peoples.

He stated that, on th...