The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the Ho ChiMinh City chapter of the Vietnam-Poland Friendship Association (VPFA)jointly held a get-together in Ho Chi Minh City on November 7 to markPoland ’s 96th Independence Day.
At the event, President ofVPFA HCM City Nguyen Dang Cuong congratulated the Polish people on theirnational development achievements over the past time.
In thepast, Poland stood side by side with Vietnam during its twostruggles for national independence, he said, adding that the Europeancountry has helped train over 7,500 students, technicians and skilledworkers for Vietnam .
He expressed his belief that thebilateral friendship and cooperation will further develop in the future,especially in economy, culture, trade, investment, andscience-technology.
Among guests at the event, Polish Ambassadorto Vietnam Barbara Szymanowska said that despite geographical distance,the relationship between the two countries have thrived over the pasttime.
With their potential, Vietnam and Poland may step up collaboration in many fields in the time to come, she noted.-VNA