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Photo exhibition highlights Vietnam-UK relations

A photo exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties opened in Hanoi on September 30.

A photo exhibition to markthe 40th anniversary of the Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties opened in Hanoion September 30.

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

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