Friendship Order bestowed upon German Ambassador to Vietnam

German Ambassador to Vietnam Christian Berger was presented the State President’s Friendship Order in Hanoi on July 26 for his active contribution to Vietnam – Germany relations and cooperation.
Friendship Order bestowed upon German Ambassador to Vietnam
Friendship Order bestowed upon German Ambassador to Vietnam ảnh 1Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung (R) presented the  State President’s Friendship Order to German Ambassador to Vietnam Christian Berger (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – German Ambassador to Vietnam Christian Berger was presented the StatePresident’s Friendship Order in Hanoi on July 26 for his active contribution toVietnam – Germany relations and cooperation.

Speaking atthe ceremony, Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung affirmed the conferment isthe appreciation of the Vietnamese State, Government and people towards thediplomat’s continuous contributions to boosting the two countries’ friendshipand multifaceted collaboration in the past time.

He took theoccasion to mention the nations’ exchange of ideas for the draft Vietnam –Germany strategic action plan and preparations for celebrating the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2020.

Dung said hehopes Berger, in any positions and anywhere, will continue his valuablecontributions to the bilateral ties.

Expressing his honour to receive the order,Berger stated Germany values and wants to reinforce its strategic partnershipwith Vietnam, particularly bilateral cooperation across fields, includingadvanced technology, education – training, and economy – trade.-VNA  
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