On November 18 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in coordination with the All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation (AIPSO), presented the Romesh Chandra Peace Award to Madam Nguyen Thi Binh, former Member of the Party Central Committee, former Vice President, and Honorary President of the Viet Nam Peace and Development Foundation (now the Viet Nam Peace and Development Council), and to Uong Chu Luu, former Member of the Party Central Committee, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, and President of the Viet Nam Peace Committee, in recognition of the outstanding contributions made by Vietnamese individuals to the global peace and solidarity movement.

The 22nd Assembly of the World Peace Council (WPC) brings an opportunity for Vietnam to express its gratitude to the solidarity and support of people worldwide for its struggle for national liberation, reunification, and present-day development. At the same time, it helps promote the country, the people, and the innovation achievements of Vietnam."