Chairwoman of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association of HCM City Truong Thi Hien praised the special relations between the two nations and growing cooperation across sectors such as agriculture, industry, oil and gas, construction, culture, education, and science-technology. She noted that the association, together with the Cuban Consulate General in HCM City, have organised a range of activities for local youths and residents in a bid to boost the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Cuba.Addressing the event, Cuban Consul General Indira Lopez Arguelles stressed the importance of Cuba’s Revolution Day, which marked the country’s revolutionary victory under the leadership of Fidel Castro. She said right after the success of the revolution, Cuba and Vietnam established close-knit relations, which have been strengthened thanks to joint projects in education and health.In recent years, Cuban has learned from Vietnam’s experience and knowledge while updating its economic model for growth, the official noted. On the occasion, the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association reviewed the outcomes of its poster contest to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Che Guevara’s death. The competition attracted 34 entries from students, and 355 from pupils, with 34 submissions winning prizes, including three first prizes, announced.
HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City celebrated the 40th National Day (December 2, 1975) of Laos with a ceremony on December 1. Addressing the event, Chairman of the Vietnam – Laos Friendship Association in the Vietnamese southern economic hub Phan Xuan Bien congratulated the Lao people on their National Day, emphasising that Laos and Vietnam are neighbours who have supported each other throughout history, from revolutionary periods to the current national development and protection. He highlighted massive attainments that Laos has harvested over the past four decades in conducting reform, ensuring political stability, promoting socio-economic development, improving people’s…... [read more]
Illustrative image (Source: Internet) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Union ofFriendship Organisations and the municipal chapter of the Vietnam-HungaryFriendship Association (VHFA) held a gathering on August 20 to celebrate theNational Day of Hungary (August 20) and the 20th foundinganniversary of the chapter. Chairman of the VHFA’s municipal chapter Le Minh Triet saidVietnam and Hungary enjoy a time-honoured friendship. The Vietnamese peoplenever forget the wholeheartedly support and assistance that the HungarianGovernment and people have provided for their struggle for independence in thepast as well as the current development.Over the past two decades, the chapter has made practical and…... [read more]
An assembly was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6 to mark the 95 th anniversary of the Russian October Revolution (November 7). Chairman of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association in the city Nguyen Huu Thanh reviewed the historical significance of the event. The revolution laid a foundation for friendly relations between Vietnam and Russia, he added. Both sides are striving to raise annual bilateral trade to 5 billion USD by 2015 and 15 billion USD by 2020. At the local level, HCM City is developing ties with Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and Sverdlovsk . Anatoly Vassilievich Borovik, Russian Consul General…... [read more]
On December 13th, the Vietnam - Cuba Culture Day was organized in Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city.The event aimed to mark the 55th anniversary of the Vietnam - Cuba diplomatic relationship (02/12/1960 - 02/12/2015) and the 57th anniversary of the Cuban revolution (01/01/1959 - 01/01/2016).In the framework of the event, a number of activities such as a contest on learning about Cuba and the friendship relations between Vietnam - Cuba; performances of Vietnamese and Cuban songs; an exhibition of the friendship relations between the two countries as well as enjoying culinary dishes from Cuba.Truong Thi Hien, President of Vietnam -…... [read more]
The Libyan Economic Cooperation Officein Vietnam on Oct. 14 held a reception to celebrate the 40thanniversary of the Libyan Al Fateh Revolution Day (September 1). Representatives from foreign embassies and relevant Vietnamese ministries and sectors attended the function.Over the past 40 years, Libya has achieved great successes in thefields of politics, economics and social welfare. From a poor countrywith 90 percent of its land being desert or semi-desert, Libya hasgrown into a nation with development in many fields and is described asa “New African Tiger”. Libya ranks fourth in Africa and 17th in the world in size with anarea of…... [read more]
