HCM City (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan on November 14 received the 48th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) delegation as part of their ongoing visit to the southern city from November 14-17.
Hoan called SSEAYP a symbol of friendship and cooperation between ASEAN nations and Japan, and encouraged the young delegates, who were chosen for their outstanding achievements, to help strengthen the friendship and collaboration, for Asia's peace and prosperity, and the world's sustainable development.
The official expressed his hope that each delegate will share their country’s success stories while bringing the culture and people of HCM City closer to international communities.
Vietnam officially joined SSEAYP in 1996, after becoming a member of ASEAN in July 1995.
Since then, the Vietnamese contingent has left a profound and special mark on the programme.
In 2024, Vietnam celebrates its 25th year of participation in the programme. The National Committee on Youth of Vietnam has hosted the SSEAYP ship in HCM City 18 times./.
