The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) held a get-together on November 26 to celebrate the 106th anniversary of Romania's National Day (December 1, 1918 - 2024), and 10 years of the establishment of the Vietnam - Romania Friendship Association (VRFA) of HCM City.
Romanian Ambassador to Vietnam Cristina Romila speaks at the get-together. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) held a get-together on November 26 to celebrate the 106th anniversary of Romania's National Day (December 1, 1918 - 2024), and 10 years of the establishment of the Vietnam - Romania Friendship Association (VRFA) of HCM City.
Speaking at the event, President of the VRFA of HCM City Nguyen Truong Giang highlighted the historical significance of Romania's National Day, saying that in recent years, the association has taken activities to support and accompany the Romanian Embassy in Vietnam. He noted that the association serves as a bridge promoting solidarity, friendship, and cooperation between the people of the city in particular and Vietnam in general, and the Romanian people.
The association will work closely with HUFO and the VRFA Central Committee to make practical contributions to preserving and strengthening the solidarity and friendship between the people of Vietnam and Romania, contributing to promoting all-round relations between the two countries, he said.
For her part, Romanian Ambassador to Vietnam Cristina Romila said Romania plays an important role in promoting the economic cooperation framework between the European Union and Vietnam, affirming that the Romania-Vietnam solidarity is at the international and European levels.
The diplomat stated that the bilateral relations between Romania and Vietnam, based on the traditional friendship between the two countries' people, has made strong progress and reflects the growing dynamism of high-level bilateral connections. The relationship has recorded positive results in areas of political dialogue, diplomacy, culture, and economics, she added.
According to Romila, two-way trade between Romania and Vietnam reached 245.97 million USD in the first seven months of 2024, up 26.28% compared to the same period last year. The two countries share common interests in future-oriented fields such as information technology and green energy.
🌠 The relationship between Romania and Vietnam is currently experiencing the most dynamic period in the history of their ties. The focus on developing bilateral cooperation ensures a solid foundation for the friendship between the people of the two countries, she added./.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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