[Photo] Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Presents Report to President Ho Chi Minh on Occasion of its 75th Traditional Day
On November 13 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a ceremony to present its report to President Ho Chi Minh in commemoration of its 75th Traditional Day (November 17, 1950 - November 17, 2025) and the Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025-2030 period. The solemn program was attended by VUFO leaders, officials, and staff.
 | Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Actively Engages in and Organizes High-Level External Activities Abroad |
| Viet Nam-Cuba Solidarity: Command of Heart |
![[Photo] Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Presents Report to President Ho Chi Minh on Occasion of its 75th Traditional Day](https://vietnamtimes.thoidai.com.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2025/112025/14/10/40e3ab8281d4ab798f0744b1f1ad06b2.jpg?rt=20251114104154 "[Photo] Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Presents Report to President Ho Chi Minh on Occasion of its 75th Traditional Day") |
 |
| Leaders and officials of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations lay wreaths and offer incense in tribute to the heroic martyrs at the Monument to Heroic Martyrs on Bac Son Street - Ba Dinh - Hanoi. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| Delegates gather in front of President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum to attend the ceremony of presenting the report to Uncle Ho. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| The flag-raising ceremony is solemnly held at Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| Delegates listen to a recording of President Ho Chi Minh’s “Appeal for Patriotic Emulation.” (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son, on behalf of all officials and employees, respectfully expressed gratitude and reported to President Ho Chi Minh the prominent achievements in people-to-people diplomacy in recent times. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| Recalling Uncle Ho’s teachings on patriotic emulation - “To emulate is to love the country; to love the country, one must emulate; and those who emulate are the most patriotic” - Phan Anh Son, on behalf of the organization, expressed a solemn pledge: “All officials and employees of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations vow to forever engrave Uncle Ho’s teachings in our hearts; to continue studying and following his ideology, ethics, and style; and to remain absolutely loyal to the Party and the State, to the Fatherland and the people….” At the same time, he affirmed that the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations will continue to renew its thinking, diversify its operational methods, and better promote its role as the core force of the people-to-people diplomacy pillar, contributing to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, strengthening friendship between the Vietnamese people and peoples around the world, and “living up to the proud 75-year tradition of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.” (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| Delegates enter the Mausoleum to pay respects to President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| The delegation visits the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site and listens to introductions about the years he lived and worked at the Presidential Palace. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| The delegation visits the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site and listens to stories about his life and character. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| The delegation visits the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site and listens to stories about his life and character. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| President Phan Anh Son writes impressions at House 67 after offering incense in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| The Management Board of the Relic Site presents the Ho Chi Minh Badge to the leaders and all officials and staff of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 |
| Delegates watch a documentary film about the last moments of President Ho Chi Minh’s life. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 | Sincere, Flexible, and Creative: Identity of Vietnam’s People-to-People Exchanges with Neighboring Countries These are among the reflections drawn from personal experience shared by Tran Thi Xuan Oanh, Director General of the Asia-Africa Department under the Viet Nam ... |
![[Infographics] History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations](https://vietnamtimes.thoidai.com.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2025/112025/11/15/croped/thumbnail/f22fbadc74fe6438bb62c495e51dbfed.jpg "[Infographics] History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations") | [Infographics] History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations History of Formation and Development of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations. |
Related Stories
Focus
Vietnam Affirms Its Consistent Stance in Supporting Palestinian People for Peace and Freedom
On December 12th in Hanoi, the Vietnam Committee for Solidarity with Palestinian People, the Vietnam-Palestine Friendship Association, and the Palestinian Embassy in Vietnam jointly organized a ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (November 29th).
December 13, 2025 | 09:12
Friendship
Promoting People-to-People Exchanges Between Vietnamese and Palestinian Youth
On November 25 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, on the occasion of her official visit to Vietnam from November 25-27.
November 26, 2025 | 10:43
Recommended
Focus
Vietnam-Saudi Arabia People-to-People Exchanges and Cooperation Hold Significant Potential for Growth
On December 24 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy, on a farewell courtesy visit upon the conclusion of his term of office in Vietnam.
December 24, 2025 | 15:30
Friendship
Vietnam-Netherlands Friendship Meeting Through Film Frames and Historical Memories
On December 23 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Vietnam-Netherlands Friendship and Cooperation Association, organized the Vietnam-Netherlands Friendship Meeting program. Through interactive activities and documentary film screenings, the event aimed to share information about the friendship between the peoples of the two countries, while promoting understanding and strengthening connections between the Association and its partners.
December 24, 2025 | 10:30
Focus
Nguyen Ngoc Canh Elected President of Vietnam-UK Friendship Association for 5th Term
On December 14, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam-UK Friendship Association (VUFA) held its 5th National Congress of Delegates for the 2025-2030 term.
December 15, 2025 | 13:11
Friendship
Enhancing Educational Cooperation, Promoting Vietnam-Russia Friendship
On December 2 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received a courtesy call from the delegation of Saint Petersburg State University (Russian Federation) during their visit to Vietnam.
December 03, 2025 | 08:06
Focus
"Vietnamese & American Sons and Daughters Meeting": Healing War Wounds and Deepening Vietnam-US People-to-People Bonds
On December 1 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the Vietnam-USA Society, and the “Two Sides Project” (2SP/USA) held a meeting between the children of Vietnamese martyrs and the families of American service members who were killed in action or went missing during the war in Vietnam. On this occasion, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations presented Commemorative Medals and Certificates of Merit to collectives and individuals of 2SP.
December 02, 2025 | 17:11
Friendship
People-to-People Diplomacy: Soft Power Strengthening Vietnam - Poland Friendship
On November 28 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a friendship gathering to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Poland.
December 01, 2025 | 07:12
Friendship
People-to-People Exchanges Strengthen Vietnam–Romania Friendship
On November 29 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam–Romania Friendship Association held a Friendship Gathering to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Romania and the 107th National Day of Romania.
December 01, 2025 | 06:08
Friendship
Opening Ceremony of 13th Viet Nam-China People’s Forum: Strengthening Relations from People’s Foundation
On November 24 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries held the Opening Ceremony of the 13th Viet Nam-China People’s Forum under the theme “75 Years of Viet Nam-China Friendship: Building a Stronger People-to-People Foundation”.
November 24, 2025 | 18:12