Traditional Vietnamese Music, Arts Shine in India

During his tenure in Vietnam, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Vietnam Choi Young Sam has made significant contributions to promoting friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea. Through his support for high-level visits and efforts to strengthen connections among localities, businesses, and people of the two countries, the Ambassador has helped deepen the Vietnam-Republic of Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while expanding cooperation in people-to-people exchanges. In recognition of these contributions, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations presented him with the “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” Medal at a ceremony held in Hanoi on July 14.

Before concluding his tenure, Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh paid a farewell visit and held talks with leaders of the ruling National Liberation Front (FLN) on July 13 in Algiers. Both sides reaffirmed their determination to further consolidate the traditional friendship, strengthen cooperation between the two Parties, and expand collaboration across various fields.

On July 13 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in coordination with the Embassy of Nicaragua in Viet Nam, held a Friendship Gathering to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista People's Revolution (July 19, 1979 - July 19, 2026). This marked the first time the two agencies had jointly organized such a commemorative event in Hanoi, contributing to the strengthening of the traditional friendship between the two countries, the expansion of people-to-people exchanges, and the promotion of practical bilateral cooperation.

For the 2026-2031 tenure, the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association of Bac Ninh aims to recruite at least 70 new members. The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association at the central level has proposed the establishment of additional units in Bac Ninh prior to the reorganization.