Gathering in HCM City marks Hungary's National Day

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) held a gathering on August 18 to celebrate the National Day of Hungary (August 20), expressing its wish to cultivate fine relationship between the people of the city and Hungary.
Gathering in HCM City marks Hungary's National Day ảnh 1At the event (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Union of FriendshipOrganisations (HUFO) held a gathering on August 18 to celebrate the National Day ofHungary (August 20), expressing its wish to cultivate fine relationship between the people of the city and Hungary.

Speakingat the event, Chairman of HCM City's Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association LeMinh Triet said over the past more than seven decades, Vietnam and Hungary havekept fostering their friendship and cooperation.

Withinthe framework of the bilateral comprehensive partnership, the rapid development havebeen seen in trade, education-training. Thepotential for further expansion of cooperation remains significant, as eachcountry possesses specific strengths that can complement each other.

HCM City and the capital city ofBudapest already signed a friendship and cooperation agreement. District 1 of HCM City and District 11 of Budapest also inked a twinning agreement,he said.

ConsulGeneral of Hungary in HCM City Lehocz Gabor said the HungarianGovernment always prioritises tightening relations with Vietnam.

He alsopledged to develop friendly relations betweenthe two countries through cultural, technological, and economic exchangeactivities.

Participants at the eventwere treated to traditional music performances staged by artists of the twocountries./.
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