Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Tien Thuc presents certificate of merit to Hungary – Vietnam Friendship Association (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary) Budapest (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to HungaryNguyen Tien Thuc on March 19 presented certificates of merit awarded by Deputy Prime Minister and ForeignMinister Pham Binh Minh to the Hungary – Vietnam FriendshipAssociation (HVFA) and its three leaders in honour of their activecontributions to bilateral friendship.
The honorees were HVFAChairman Dr. Botz László, Vice Chairman Col. Nagy Gyula, and Col. Imre Lajosfrom the Group of Hungarian War Veterans who joined the International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) from 1973-1975.
Speaking at the event,Ambassador Thuc said it is a recognition of the Vietnamese Government and theVietnamese Foreign Ministry in particular for the HVFA’s active contributionsto bilateral cooperation and friendship.
He thanked the HVFA forworking closely with the Vietnamese Embassy and Hungarian authorities tosuccessfully hold activities marking the 70th anniversary of Vietnam– Hungary diplomatic ties last year. He wished that the HVFA would continueserving as an important bridge to popularise the two countries’ cultures toincrease mutual understanding and trust.
HVFA Vice Chairman VáraljaiMárton affirmed that the Hungarian people always hold special affection forVietnam. He promised to continue working with the Vietnamese Embassy inHungary, authorities and localities of the two nations to further fosterbilateral friendship.
HVFA leaders alsocongratulated Thuc on completing his tenure in Hungary with success and wishedthat he would continue joining activities to step up bilateral exchanges.
Delegates at the event (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary) Founded on April 27, 1989, the HVFAcomprises mostly Hungarian war veterans who joined the ICCS during 1973-1975.It now groups over 130 members, including Vietnamese living in theEuropean nation.
Activities of the organisation include receiving visiting delegations of Vietnamese war veterans and theVietnam – Hungary Friendship Association, and holding culturalactivities such as painting exhibitions, screening of documentaries aboutVietnam, and music and fashion shows of Vietnamese national costumes inHungary./.
