Gathering in HCM City marks Thailand's National Day
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) organised a gathering on December 2 to celebrate the 93rd anniversary of Thailand's National Day and commemorate the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadei (December 5).
President of the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association of HCM City Dinh Khac Duy speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations(HUFO) organised a gathering on December 2 to celebrate the 93rd anniversaryof Thailand's National Day and commemorate the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadei(December 5).
President of the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association of HCM City DinhKhac Duy congratulated Thailand on the day and highlighted the sound bilateralrelations in the fields of politics, security, defence, economy, and trade.
Over 100,000 Vietnamese-Thai people have played an important role in promoting Vietnam-Thailandties and made considerable contributions to trans-national economic development,he said.
Twinning relationships have been set up between 26 cities and provinces of the two countries, including HCM City and Bangkok, he said, adding that this has helped promotebilateral cooperation in trade, culture, and education.
Regarding economic relations, Thailand is among the top 10 foreign investors inVietnam, with total capital of over 12.3 billion USD. It has been Vietnam’s largesttrade partner in ASEAN for many years, with two-way trade standing at some 17.5billion USD in 2019.
Consul General of Thailand in HCM City, Apirat Sugondhabhirom, thanked HUFO forholding such a meaningful event.
Despite the outbreak of COVID-19, both nations continue to enjoy close-knit ties,facilitating trade and investment cooperation and business exchange, he stressed.
The Thai General Consulate stands ready to enhance cooperation with HUFO, the Vietnam- Thailand Friendship Association, th▨e Liaison Board for Vietnamese in Laos andThailand, and the Vietnam - ASEAN Friendship Association of HCM City, to bolster the Vietnam- Thailand partnership in a more stable manner, he added./.
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President of the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association of HCM City Dinh Khac Duy speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
