Huynh Minh Thien, President of the Union of Friendship Organisations in HCM City (fourth, right), presents gifts to individuals and organisations in recognition of their contributions to the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association in HCM City. (Source: VNA).

Speaking at a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the association in HCM City on July 21, the diplomat congratulated the association on its successful organization of cooperation programmes in the fields of culture, tourism and trade promotion between Vietnam and Germany.

She said the increasing number of Vietnamese people traveling to Germany and vice versa has demonstrated the thriving collaboration and friendship between the two sides.

Daniela Scheetz expressed her wish that the community of Vietnamese who used to study and work in Germany will continue to work as a bridge helping intensify the mutual understanding and friendship, bringing practical benefits to people of the two countries.

Huynh Minh Thien, President of the Union of Friendship Organisations in HCM City (HUFO), hailed the diverse activities organized by the association, ranging from politics to economy, culture and social affairs, which he said have contributed to the city’s people-to-people diplomacy.

The association has 10 chapters and 500 members who are mainly young businesspeople.

Source: VNA