The Peruvian Embassy in Hanoi on July 25 launched a writing contest onPeru to mark the country’s Independence Day (July 28) and the 20 thanniversary of the Vietnam-Peru diplomatic ties.
All Vietnamese citizens, especially students, are encouraged to takepart in the contest by submitting a 3,000-5,000 word essay in Spanish orEnglish from now until August 22.
An award ceremony is scheduled to be held on September 10.
Addressing the launching ceremony, Chargé d’Affairs of the PeruvianEmbassy Luis Tsuboyama said every year, the Peruvian people around theworld cerebrate the Independence Day (better known as the FiestasPatrias) to commemorate the 1821 Declaration of Independence deliveredby Peruvian national hero Jose de San Martin.
Together with a treasure of unique culture, Peru has also been oneof the fastest growing economies in the world, he stated.
He spoke highly of the role Vietnam plays in Southeast Asia ,expressing hope that the ties between the two countries will be furtheraccelerated.
He also revealed that the PeruvianPresident is scheduled to make an official visit to Vietnam nextmonth, showing the country’s strong commitment to the ties.
Meanwhile, Vu Cong Tien, deputy head of the American Department underthe Foreign Ministry, said Vietnam and Peru have enjoyed a growingpartnership with rising two-way trade.
Many Vietnameseenterprises have operated productively in Peru , including theVietnam National Oil and Gas Group and the Viettel Telecom, he noted.-VNA
All Vietnamese citizens, especially students, are encouraged to takepart in the contest by submitting a 3,000-5,000 word essay in Spanish orEnglish from now until August 22.
An award ceremony is scheduled to be held on September 10.
Addressing the launching ceremony, Chargé d’Affairs of the PeruvianEmbassy Luis Tsuboyama said every year, the Peruvian people around theworld cerebrate the Independence Day (better known as the FiestasPatrias) to commemorate the 1821 Declaration of Independence deliveredby Peruvian national hero Jose de San Martin.
Together with a treasure of unique culture, Peru has also been oneof the fastest growing economies in the world, he stated.
He spoke highly of the role Vietnam plays in Southeast Asia ,expressing hope that the ties between the two countries will be furtheraccelerated.
He also revealed that the PeruvianPresident is scheduled to make an official visit to Vietnam nextmonth, showing the country’s strong commitment to the ties.
Meanwhile, Vu Cong Tien, deputy head of the American Department underthe Foreign Ministry, said Vietnam and Peru have enjoyed a growingpartnership with rising two-way trade.
Many Vietnameseenterprises have operated productively in Peru , including theVietnam National Oil and Gas Group and the Viettel Telecom, he noted.-VNA
