75 Years of Vietnam-Hungary Relations: Strengthening Friendship and Cooperation

	Strengthening Vietnam-Hungary Friendship
	Various Vibrant Vietnamese Cultural Activities Held in Budapest, Hungary

Delegates looked back on 75 years of traditional relations between the two nations and the milestones achieved by the Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association over the past 35 years.

Vu Hoang Linh, President of the Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association, speaks at the Friendship Gathering. (Photo: Thanh Luan)

Speaking at the gathering, Vu Hoang Linh, President of the Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association, emphasized that only five years after the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the two countries established diplomatic relations. Since then, the Vietnamese people have always valued the precious support and assistance of the Hungarian Government and people. He affirmed that over its 35 years of operation, the Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association has actively promoted people-to-people diplomacy, closely coordinated with the Hungarian Embassy in Vietnam to organize many cultural and educational activities, and promoted the image of both countries and peoples. On this occasion, he expressed his gratitude to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, the Hungarian Embassy in Vietnam, particularly Ambassador Tibor Baloghdi, as well as enterprises and members who have accompanied and supported the Association in many activities.

Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Tibor Baloghdi (left) delivers congratulatory remarks at the Friendship Gathering. (Photo: Thanh Luan)

Ambassador Tibor Baloghdi expressed pride in the 75-year relationship between the two countries: “We are proud that all Vietnamese who have studied in Hungary or have connections to Hungary are always willing to help and are open to us. This May, the President of Hungary made an official visit to Vietnam, and we highly appreciate Vietnam’s interest and efforts to ensure that both sides could celebrate this sustainable relationship worthily.” The Ambassador also extended congratulations on the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association and wished it continued success.

Varaljai Marton, Vice President of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed his honor to attend such a meaningful gathering. He said that being invited by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations to participate in the activities marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day was a special honor and an inspiration that reflects the strong friendship between the two nations.

Váraljai Márton, Vice President of the Hungary - Vietnam Friendship Association, speaks at the event. (Photo: Thanh Luan)

He shared that he felt fortunate to be able to stay in Vietnam for another two weeks to admire the beauty of the country and its people, relive memories of his first visit to Vietnam 41 years ago, and recall 13 years of working there. Returning to Vietnam on this important occasion, he considered it a moving, even magical experience in both his personal journey and the friendship between the two countries.

Varaljai Marton also conveyed the warm greetings of Botz Laszlo, President of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association, to all delegates, expressing his belief that the friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Hungary will continue to grow stronger and remain a foundation for future bilateral cooperation.

Some delegates attending the Friendship Gathering pose for a commemorative photo. (Photo: Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association)

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