According to VOV, Senator Jeremy Bacchi, a member of the National Council of the French Communist Party (PCF) and secretary of the PCF organization in Bouches-du-Rhone department, expressed satisfaction with the close ties between the two countries in various fields, including economics and culture. He mentioned that throughout the year, numerous activities were organized to celebrate bilateral relations, further strengthening the friendship and increasing the French people’s understanding of Vietnam’s culture and history. Furthermore, these activities showcased the optimism of the Vietnamese people in achieving their goals.
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Senator Jeremy Bacchi, a member of the National Council of the French Communist Party (PCF) and secretary of the PCF organization in Bouches-du-Rhone department. Photo: VNA
Francois Corbin, vice president of the Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF) International and chairman of the France – Vietnam Business Council at MEDEF, commended Vietnam for its dynamism and growth in recent years. He stated that with its current growth rate, Vietnam will continue to develop in the coming years.
Corbin highlighted that Vietnam has businesses with effective operations, infrastructure development demands, an expanding middle class, and a strong emphasis on environmental protection and climate change. He expressed French businesses’ desire to strengthen cooperation with Vietnamese firms and leaders, aiming for shared prosperity.
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Helene Luc, honorary senator of France and former chairwoman of the France-Vietnam Friendship Association. Photo: VAN
Helene Luc, honorary senator of France and former chairwoman of the France-Vietnam Friendship Association, referenced then-French President Jacques Chirac’s remark during his visit to Vietnam in 2004, where he stated that Vietnam’s voice had touched the hearts of the French people. She added that this sentiment was reiterated by President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher during his visit to Vietnam in 2022. Luc noted that these comments reflect the deep connection between the two countries and expressed her hope for further growth in the friendship.
Jonathan Baker, the chief representative of UNESCO in Vietnam starting next year, emphasized Vietnam’s rich and diverse culture. He recognized UNESCO’s recognition of Vietnam’s tangible and intangible heritage, as well as its geoparks and biosphere reserves. Baker noted that bilateral cooperation potential extends beyond heritage preservation and includes education, science, and environmental sustainability. He highlighted numerous successful educational projects and Vietnam’s active participation in environmental protection, particularly in biodiversity conservation and water resources safeguarding. He expressed his hope that Vietnam, with its impressive economic development, will become a shining example in the region and the world, integrating economic progress with social security, cultural preservation, and environmental protection. Baker also expressed confidence in the successful implementation of cultural, educational, and scientific programs through collaboration between Vietnam and UNESCO.
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Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, (L) and UNESCO General Director Audrey Azoulay. Photo: VNA
During a farewell meeting with Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van on December 4, UNESCO General Director Audrey Azoulay congratulated Vietnam on its election as a member of the World Committee for the 2023-2027 tenure in the Asia-Pacific region with the highest number of votes. Azoulay expressed her confidence in Vietnam as an outstanding example in terms of heritage preservation and promotion. She hoped that Vietnam would continue sharing its experience with other countries.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 to be held
NDO – The ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 will take place at the National Convention Centre, My Dinh, Hanoi, on July 28, with the participation of Vietnamese singers Noo Phuoc Thinh, Dong Nhi and Trong Hieu, as well as many international artistes.
Nguyen Viet Hung, an ambassador of the ocean
Nguyen Viet Hung or Lekima Hung has travelled 7,000km of coastline in 28 provinces across Vietnam to capture ocean plastic waste. His 3,000 photos convey a single message of saving the sea from plastic litter, which is now the world’s second biggest environmental challenge after climate change.
Vietnam actively controls plastic waste
NDO – A ceremony was held in Hanoi on June 9 to launch a national campaign on plastic waste prevention in response to the UN’s call for preventing the threat of plastic waste pollution to the ecological environment and people’s health.
Festival highlights HCM City’s integration and development achievements
NDO – The “Ho Chi Minh City – Development and Integration Festival” kicked off on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street on November 29, promising to entertain visitors with various activities highlighting the city’s integration and development achievements.
