People-to-people diplomacy helps foster Vietnam-Argentina ties
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a workshop in Hanoi on November 14, highlighting contributions of people-to-people diplomacy to Vietnam-Argentina relations of the occasion of the 25th founding anniversary of the Argentina-Vietnam Culture Institute (December 18).
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO)held a workshop in Hanoi on November 14, highlighting contributionsof people-to-people diplomacy to Vietnam-Argentina relations of the occasion ofthe 25th founding anniversary of the Argentina-Vietnam CultureInstitute (December 18).
Speaking at the event, VUFO President, Ambassador NguyenPhuong Nga stressed that this is an appropriate time to comprehensivelyevaluate the great results and significant contributions of the institute tonurturing the two countries’ relations for a quarter of a century, and to discussmeasures to further promote the relationship in the coming time.
She affirmed that the institute is a bridge of friendship, helpingbring the Argentinean culture to Vietnam and vice versa.
Chairwoman of the Argentina-Vietnam Culture Institute PoldiMaría Sosa Schmidt thanked Nga and the VUFO for always supportingcooperation activities between the two sides, and said she hopes that the institute willcontinue to receive support and close cooperation from the union in promotingexchanges, solidarity and friendship between the two peoples.
Poldi Sosa founded ICAV in December 1997, creating a bridgeto foster friendship and solidarity with the Vietnamese people, as well asstepping up activities to popularise Vietnam’s culture and people to Argentineanfriends.
At the event, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam-ChileFriendship and Cooperation Association, and representatives from theVietnam-Venezuela and Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Associations shared experience inconducting activities to boost solidarity between peoples of Vietnam and LatinAmerican countries. They backed the establishment of the Vietnam-ArgentinaFriendship Association./.
A high-ranking delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Politburo member and Chairman of the CPV Cental Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Dinh Trac paid a working visit to Argentina from October 22 to 26 as part of their tour of Latin America.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on November 11 bestowed a certificate of merit on Chairwoman of the Argentina-Vietnam Culture Institute (ICAV) Poldi Sosa Schmidt, who has spent over five decades on conducting friendship activities with Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Argentina during a reception for a delegation of leaders from some provinces of the South American country in Hanoi on November 14.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
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Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
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The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
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As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
An overview of the workshop (Photo: VNA) 
