Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Malaysia – Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) has unveiled a series of activities to strengthen the two countries' friendship this year.
The announcement ceremony attracted Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh Ngoc Linh, Lao Ambassador Thepthavone, Malaysian officials, representatives of the Vietnamese community, and local people.
In her opening remarks, MVFA President Tran Thi Chang laid stress on the special relationship between the two countries – a bond built on historical depth, mutual trust, and a shared vision towards a brighter future. She said the association’s activities in 2025 carry significance as Vietnam is marking its 80th anniversary of independence and 50th anniversary of the national reunification, while the two nations are celebrating the first year of their comprehensive strategic partnership and Malaysia is taking on the ASEAN Chairmanship.
The MVFA is promoting the relationships between individuals, enterprises, and organisations of both sides, helping strengthen their bonds and explore new cooperation opportunities, she added.
Ambassador Dinh Ngoc Linh praised the association for effectively bridging the Vietnam – Malaysia friendship through people-to-people exchanges, cultural activities, and business collaboration promotion. He noted the MVFA's meaningful initiatives have brought the peoples and business communities of both countries closer together, creating opportunities for business partnerships and cultural understanding.
He also affirmed that the embassy always provides enthusiastic support for the association’s efforts and initiatives so as to bolster cooperation between the two countries.
The event also marked the appointment of Y.M. Tengku Dato' Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi bin Y.A.M. Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj, an esteemed member of the Selangor Royal Family, as the Honorary Patron of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA). In addition to his royal lineage, Y.M. Tengku Dato' Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi is a respected figure and accomplished entrepreneur, best known as the Founder of Pertubuhan Amal THZ. Deeply committed to charitable causes, he immediately embraced his new role by leading a trade delegation to Vietnam from March 8 to 12, participating in the Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival and fostering business engagements in Ho Chi Minh City.
According to MVFA General Secretary Nguyen Chi Cuong, the 2025 calendar includes the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day in April to honour the Vietnamese people’s legacy and solidarity, sport competitions from March to June to consolidate friendship and boost community connectivity, the Vietnam Day in September to spotlight Vietnam’s culture and tradition as well as the country’s economic potential, the Vietnamese Women’s Day in October, and the first Vietnam trade and business expo in Malaysia this November.
The association also launched its official website at http://mvfa.com.my, providing news updates, event information, and resources that support business opportunities between Vietnam and Malaysia.
Established in March 2022, the MVFA has worked to promote deeper understanding and strengthen cooperation in culture, education, business, and people-to-people diplomacy between the two nations. As Vietnam and Malaysia are marking significant milestones in 2025, the association continues its commitment to enhancing the bilateral ties across various domains./.
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