An art performance at the programme (Photo: VNA) The event saw the attendance of Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue, and Speaker of the House of Representatives of UruguaySebastian Andujar, and other Uruguayan legislators, officials and friends.
In her remarks, Uruguayan Acting Minister ofEducation and Culture Anna Ribeiro said since the bilateral diplomatic relationswere set up in 1993, Uruguay has learnt a lot from Vietnam, adding that Uruguay has alsoadmired the Southeast Asian nation for its undaunted spirit during the paststruggle for national liberation and reunification.
The host official noted with pleasure Vietnam’sestablishment of diplomatic relations with 33 Latin American countries and thesigning of the minutes of the third meeting of the Vietnam- Uruguay Joint Committee forEconomic, Trade and Investment Cooperation on theoccasion of NA Chairman Hue’s ongoing visit.
She emphasised that apart from economic and tradecooperation, people-to-people exchanges have helped bring the two countries closer.
Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung said through the art programme, Vietnam wants to promote itself as a country with diverse culture and hospitable people, expressing his hope that Uruguayansand other international friends will understand more about the country./.
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