The Sai Gon Zoo and Botanical Garden in Ho Chi Minh City where the walk for environment takes place on June 5 (Photo: saigonzoo.net)
HCMCity (VNA) – A walk for the environment and a tree planting event tookplace in Ho Chi Minh City on June 5 in response to World Environment Day.
Co-organisedby the municipal Union of Friendship Associations (HUFO) and the IndianConsulate General in the city, the activities drew the participation of Indianexpats, HUFO representatives, and local students.
Speakingat opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the HUFO Nguyen Van Manh said the programmeurges people to work together to reduce air pollution.
Italso celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who isconsidered by Indians as the "Father of the Nation", he added, notingthat Gandhi was strongly believed in environmental sustainability and humanresponsibility.
Manhtook the occasion to thank the Indian Consulate General for its collaborationwith the HUFO in organising meaningful cultural, sport and educationalactivities for improved mutual understanding between Vietnamese and Indianpeople.
EchoingManh’s speech, Consulate General of India Jeevan C. Kandpal said the activitiespromote environment protection as well as Gandhi’s thoughts on and love fornature and the ecosystem.-VNA
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The Sai Gon Zoo and Botanical Garden in Ho Chi Minh City where the walk for environment takes place on June 5 (Photo: saigonzoo.net) 
