Honoring Contribution of Vietnamese Community in Slovakia
	Vietnam, Slovakia Deepen Ties Through Culture & Commerce

Attending the event were Marian Vereš, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Vietnam; Ho Dac Minh Nguyet, former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Slovak Republic; and Le Quang Hung, President of the Vietnam-Slovakia Friendship Association.

Le Quang Hung, President of the Vietnam-Slovakia Friendship Association, speaks at the exchange event. (Photo: Bao Ngoc)

Speaking at the ceremony, Le Quang Hung, President of the Vietnam-Slovakia Friendship Association, shared that over the 75 years of diplomatic relations, Slovakia has given Vietnam significant support in the country’s reunification, construction, and development. Notably, Slovakia provided university and postgraduate training for nearly 4,000 engineers, graduates, and doctoral candidates; trained 7,000 workers in various industrial and construction sectors; facilitated opportunities for nearly 20,000 Vietnamese laborers to work in Slovak factories and enterprises; and participated in aid and construction of several projects in Vietnam, such as the Vietnam-Czechoslovakia Friendship Hospital in Hai Phong and the Hanoi Children’s Cultural Palace.

Le Quang Hung emphasized that the Vietnam-Slovakia Friendship Association hopes that in the coming time, the two countries will continue to strengthen and expand their comprehensive cooperation for the common prosperity of both sides.

Marian Vereš, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Vietnam, shares that Slovakia and

Marian Vereš, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Vietnam, said that although Slovakia and Vietnam are geographically distant, they are very close in many respects. The fine tradition of exchanges and closer people-to-people ties, initiated by former Vietnamese students who graduated from Slovak schools, will now be carried forward by the next generations through activities like this event.

The program also offered guests unique cultural performances imbued with traditional Vietnamese spirit, along with familiar Vietnamese dishes such as pho, fried spring rolls, and steamed rice rolls.

Many unique cultural performances were presented. (Photo: Bao Ngoc)

Delegates pose for a commemorative photo. (Photo: Bao Ngoc)

Vietnam and Slovakia established diplomatic relations on February 2, 1950. Building on the traditional friendship between Vietnam and the former Czechoslovakia, since 1993, the relationship between the two countries has continued to see positive developments in many areas. Over the years, the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Slovakia has been constantly strengthened and developed across multiple fields.

A highlight of bilateral relations is the formation and growth of the Vietnamese community of about 10,000 people living, working, and studying in Slovakia. This community has increasingly integrated successfully, made significant contributions, and affirmed its role in Slovak society. As a result, in June 2023, the Slovak Government officially recognized the Vietnamese community as the 14th ethnic minority group in Slovakia.

Today, the Vietnamese community in Slovakia has successfully integrated into society, actively contributed to the host country, while preserving and promoting the beauty of Vietnamese cultural traditions to Slovak society, continuing to serve as an important bridge between the two nations.

Slovakia Recognizes Vietnamese Community as Ethnic Minority Earlier this month, the Vietnamese community was officially recognized as the 14th ethnic group in Slovakia.

Vietnam – Czech – Slovakia Friendship Association of Phu Tho Held the 3rd Congress On September 20, the Vietnam - Czech - Slovakia Friendship Association of Phu Tho province (Association) held its 3rd Congress for the term 2023-2028.