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Sport exchange for ASEAN countries in Ukraine

A sport exchange was held for staff of the embassies of Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia in Ukraine to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Southern liberation and national reunification.
A sport exchange was held for staff of the embassies of Vietnam,Malaysia and Indonesia in Ukraine to celebrate the 40th anniversary ofthe Southern liberation and national reunification.

Hosted by theVietnamese Embassy, it was attended by Malaysia’s Ambassador to UkraineChuah Teong Ban and Indonesia’s Ambassador to Ukraine Niniek KunNaryatie Siswojo, and their employees.

Vietnam’sAmbassador to Ukraine Nguyen Minh Tri said Vietnam is always active andresponsible in building a strong, united and closely-knitted ASEANcommunity since becoming a member of the bloc.

Strengthening and boosting coordination in action with other ASEANcountries has been part of Vietnam’s external policy of independence,self-reliance, diversification, multilateralisation and proactiveintegration, he said.

The ambassador hoped that thethree embassies continue cooperation and assist each other to contributeto the formation of the ASEAN Community by this December.

Participants played bowling and enjoyed Vietnamese dishes.-VNA
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