Promoting Vietnam-Mexico People-to-People Friendship

On August 17 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received a high-level delegation of the Mexican Labor Party led by General Secretary and Federal Senator Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez, who is visiting and working in Vietnam. The two sides discussed strengthening exchanges and promoting friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Mexico, with particular attention to gradually establishing focal points and friendship organizations between the two countries.
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Welcoming General Secretary Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez and the high-level delegation of the Mexican Labor Party to visit and work with the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, President Phan Anh Son gave an overview of the role of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and its member organizations in promoting friendship between the Vietnamese people and peoples around the world.

Promoting Vietnam-Mexico People-to-People Friendship
President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son receives a high-level delegation of the Mexican Labor Party led by General Secretary and Federal Senator Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Regarding Mexico, Phan Anh Son said the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations is promoting the establishment of the Vietnam-Mexico Friendship Association, which would provide an additional channel for exchanges and people-to-people connections between the two countries. He expressed his hope that, once the association is established, the two sides would continue to maintain contact, enhance exchanges, and coordinate in organizing appropriate activities. He also proposed that the Mexican side give attention and support to promoting the formation of a group or friendship organization with Vietnam to serve as a partner for people-to-people exchanges and cooperation.

General Secretary Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez spoke highly of the role of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations in strengthening friendship between the Vietnamese people and peoples of other countries. He said the meeting had provided the delegation with a better understanding of Vietnam and its people.

Promoting Vietnam-Mexico People-to-People Friendship
President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son exchanges views with General Secretary of the Mexican Labor Party and Federal Senator Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

At the meeting, the Mexican delegation also discussed the role of people’s organizations in enhancing international understanding and exchanges. There was also an expression of interest in participating should a Mexico-Vietnam friendship organization be established in the future.

Concluding the meeting, President Phan Anh Son expressed his hope that the two sides would continue to maintain contact and contribute to promoting friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Mexico.

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