In his remarks, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the mission, informed participants about what the homeland has achieved in 2018.

Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) and the Vietnamese Consulate General in New York have held a get-together on the occasion of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.

The most noteworthy is Vietnam’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), it successful organisation of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN, the country’s first-ever membership of the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and the deployment of the first level-2 field hospital in South Sudan for UN peacekeeping operations.

Vietnam aims to boost bilateral ties with foreign countries in 2019 while stepping up multilateral diplomacy and relations with the UN, he said, adding that, the country will work harder to win a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for the 2020-2010 tenure, Quy said.

He applauded valuable contributions of Vietnamese expats to the homeland as well as their support for Vietnam efforts in developing external relations.

Candied coconut ribbons – a favoured delicacy during Tet

For most Vietnamese people, candied coconut ribbons – made from a combination of coconut meat, sugar, and milk – is the favored dessert of many people, especially during Tet holidays.

 

Delicious caramelised and steamed pork for Tet

(BGO) - Made from pork, khau nhuc (caramelized and steamed pork) is an indispensable dish in the meal for guests during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday of the Hoa (Chinese) ethnic people in Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province.

 

Tet get-together held for Vietnamese expats in Saudi Arabia

The Embassy of Vietnam in Saudi Arabia on January 18 held a get-together for overseas Vietnamese and guest workers in the Middle East country to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

 

Party, State leaders present Tet gifts to disadvantaged people

Party and State leaders have presented gifts to poor people and workers across the country ahead of Lunar New Year (Tet) festival which lasts from February 2-10 this year.

 

Provincial Chairman instructs to hold unity and happy Tet holiday safely and savely

(BGO) – The regular meeting on January 2019 was organized on January 17 under the chair of Nguyen Van Linh, Chairman of the Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee (PPC). 

 

Source: VNA