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The Cultural Ambassador: Celebrating the Efforts of Vietnam’s Representative in France

The Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, and Chairman of the Vietnam Olympic Committee, Nguyen Van Hung, presented the prestigious insignia, "For the Cause of Culture, Sports, and Tourism," to the Vietnamese Ambassador to France, Dinh Toan Thang. This honor was bestowed upon the ambassador at the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Paris on the 25th of July.

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6 August, 2024

The distinction recognizes Thang’s exceptional contributions during his tenure of over three years, fostering multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and France and advancing the nation’s culture, sports, and tourism development.

Thang expressed that the insignia is not just a personal honor but also a testament to the collective efforts of the embassy staff and other Vietnamese diplomatic missions in promoting Vietnamese culture, sports, and tourism to French and European audiences.

A notable moment occurred when Hung presented a decision reappointing Anoa Suzzanne Dussol Perran, a French national, as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador to France for the 2024-2029 term.

Hung expressed his wishes for Anoa Perran’s continued support in the new term, building upon the successful tourism development between Vietnam and France and between Vietnam and Europe. He trusts that her efforts will contribute to achieving Vietnam’s goal of attracting 18 million visitors this year.

In the afternoon, Hung presented three significant books to the center. The first was “Several Theoretical and Practical Issues on Socialism and the Path to Socialism in Vietnam,” authored by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The second book, also by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, is titled “Building and Developing Advanced Vietnamese Culture Rich in National Identity.” These books provide valuable insights into Vietnam’s political and cultural landscape.

Additionally, the book “A Thousand Years of Vietnam’s National Civilization” was handed over to the center. This comprehensive overview showcases the nation’s cultural heritage and treasures throughout its rich history.

Hung expressed his hope that through these books, the center will be able to introduce Vietnam’s invaluable heritage to international friends, honoring the legacy of the beloved Party General Secretary.