Vietnam, Philippines celebrate 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and the Vietnam-Philippines Friendship Association hosted a meeting in Hanoi on July 12 celebrating the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and the Vietnam-Philippines Friendship Association (VPFA) hosted a meeting in Hanoi on July 12 celebrating the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Vu Van Tam, who is also VPFA Chairman, said since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties on July 12, 1976, Vietnam and the Philippines have seen encouraging progresses in the political, economic, cultural, education and tourism areas.
Last year, the two countries lifted bilateral ties to the strategic partnership level in order to bring benefits to both nations and contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
The Philippines currently invests in 62 projects in Vietnam, mostly in pharmaceuticals and the food industry. Two-way trade soared to 3 billion USD last year from 416 million USD in 2002.
Bilateral cooperation has been expanded across the fields of agriculture, national defence-security, education-training, health care and tourism.
Filipino Ambassador Noel Servigon said nearly 30 bilateral agreements have so far been signed since July 12, 1976.
In agriculture, the Philippines is a major importer of Vietnamese rice. Moreover, more and more Filipino tourists and teachers have arrived in Vietnam, he said.
He expressed his hope that the two countries will continue working closely together towards peace, prosperity and neighbourliness.-VNA
You should also see
Millions of children in Vietnam protected by vaccination over 40 years: UN agencies
Millions of children in Vietnam have been protected by immunisation over the past 40 years, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF offices in Vietnam on April 25 when they mark the World Immunisation Week from April 24-30.
See more
Politics
Congratulations sent to chair of All-Belarusian People's Assembly
Vietnamese Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on April 25 sent a message of congratulations to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on his election as the chair of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly./.
Politics
Binh Duong, Australia forge stronger cooperation
Chairman of the Binh Duong People’s Committee Vo Van Minh on April 25 met with Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski, as part of the latter’s visit to the southern province.
Politics
Anniversary of Cuba’s Giron Victory marked in HCM City
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the city's Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Association (VCFA) held a gathering on April 25 to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of Cuba’s Giron Victory (April 19, 1961 - 2024).
Politics
Vietnam vows to achieve Sustainable Development Goals: Diplomat
Vietnamese Ambassador-designate to Thailand and head of the Vietnamese delegation to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Pham Viet Hung highlighted Vietnam's commitment to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while delivering a speech at the ESCAP’s 80th annual session in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 25.
Videos
Geneva Accords: A guide to Vietnamese diplomacy
Along with the Dien Bien Phu Victory, the negotiation and signing of the Geneva Accords on July 21, 1954 not only marked a historic milestone for Vietnam but also held profound significance for the world. The negotiation, signing, and implementation of the Accords served as a valuable handbook on the Vietnamese school of foreign affairs and represented a major victory for its military and people.
