Vietnam - Hungary friendly gathering held

According to VNA, The Vietnam – Hungary Friendship Association held a friendly gathering in Hanoi on September 18 on the occasion of the two countries’ national days.

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the Association Vu Hoang Linh said the association will further step up bilateral cooperation in science, education-training, culture, economy and trade. It will also renew operations and popularise the images of Vietnam to Hungary and the Vietnamese community living there.
 
Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Baloghdi Tibor expressed his delight at growing bilateral ties in various areas, including in education. At present, over 800 Vietnamese are living and studying in the European country.
 
 He wished that in the near future, the association would continue working closely with the Hungarian Embassy in Vietnam to hold practical activities contributing to bilateral friendship.
 
 On the occasion, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Nguyen Phuong Nga presented the insignia “For Peace, Friendship among Nations” to the association’s members.
 

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Late Belgian professor honoured with Vietnam's Friendship Order
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Late Belgian professor honoured with Vietnam's Friendship Order

Late Professor Jean Salmon, former Honorary President of the Centre of International Law under the Free University of Brussels, and former member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), has been awarded the Friendship Order of the Vietnamese State in recognition of his great contributions to the Vietnam-Belgium cooperation, especially in international law.

International aid flows in typhoon-hit provinces
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International aid flows in typhoon-hit provinces

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