This is in recognition of the Chinese diplomat’s positive contributions to Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between during his term of office in Vietnam. Earlier, Hong Xiaoyong was also honoured with the insignia “For Peace and Friendship among Nations”, the most notable reward of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), for his contributions to boosting ties between the two nations.
Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Sun Guoxiang was awarded a Friendship Order for his contributions to friendly cooperative relations between Vietnam and China during his tenure. On behalf of the Vietnamese Government, Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh handed over the award to the Ambassador on July 20.... [read more]
Kim Kwan-Yong, Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do province in the Republic of Korea (RoK), was awarded the Vietnamese President’s Friendship Order at a ceremony held in the northern province of Thai Nguyen on February 20. The honour was bestowed to recognize the governor’s significant contributions to boosting the relations between his province and its Vietnamese twin locality Thai Nguyen. Speaking at the event, Kim Kwan-Yong expressed his gratitude to receive the order and his delight toward growing ties between Vietnam and the RoK in politics, international cooperation and trade over the past 25 years. Thai Nguyen established a twinning relationship with Gyeongsangbuk-do…... [read more]
Pratibha Mehta, the United Nations’ Resident Coordinator and Development Programme Resident Representative in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Pratibha Mehta, the United Nations’ Resident Coordinator and Development Programme Resident Representative in Vietnam, was presented a friendship order from the Vietnamese State in Hanoi on October 25 for her contributions to the ties between Vietnam and the UN. At the ceremony, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung commended Pratibha Mehta on her dedicated services over the past five years, saying that the UN agencies and the UN Development Programme, under her coordination, have provided significant assistance for Vietnam’s socio-economic development.…... [read more]
At the ceremony, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung commended Pratibha Mehta on her dedicated contributions over the past five years, saying that the UN agencies and the UN Development Programme, under her co-ordination, have provided significant assistance for Vietnam’s socio-economic development. Trung wished the UN official all the best for her new mission in Tajikistan after leaving Vietnam, expressing his confidence that she will make active contributions to the central Asian nation’s socio-economic development. He hoped that Pratibha Mehta, as a friend of Vietnam, will continue in her support for the country. Pratibha Mehta said she is honoured to…... [read more]
) Don Tuan Phong (R) presents the medal to Ambassador Hong Xiaoyong. Source: nhandan.com.vn Phong said that the award aims to recognize and appreciate the contribution of Ambassador Hong Xiaoyong to promoting friendly relations between the peoples of the two countries. For his part, Ambassador Hong Xiaoyong affirmed that his term in Vietnam is full of unforgettable memories in his diplomatic career. He also voiced that he will continue consolidating and developing the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two peoples of China and Vietnam. Translated by Lam Anh... [read more]
