In his opening speech, LordPuttnam, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Vietnam, Laos andCambodia expressed his pleasure to see the exhibition which is themed“Vietnam-UK Relations-from the Past to the Future.”
Being the one who joined marches to protest the war in Vietnam in the1960s, the diplomat said he hopes that the two countries will continueto develop the bilateral friendship and cooperation.
According to Vietnam News Agency Deputy General Director Ngo Ha Thai,100 selected photos reflect cooperation between Vietnam and the UK invarious areas, including politics, economics, culture and education,science and technology.
It also shows visitors the images of Britain through the lens of Vietnamese photographers, he added.
The Deputy Director General said he believes that the exhibition willhelp promote mutual understanding and trust between the two peoples,contributing to strengthening the friendship, solidarity and bilateralcooperation.
The event, jointly held by the Vietnam News Agency and the British Embassy, will run until October 6.-VNA
Party leader attends special art programme celebrating national reunification anniversary
The special programme, titled “Mua xuan thong nhat” (the spring of reunification), serves as a profound tribute to previous generations, soldiers and civilians who made great sacrifices for the country’s freedom and independence.
