Keyword: "Germany-Vietnam Friendship Association"

Since its establishment in 1976, the association has sought to bring together organisations and individuals who support Vietnam, strengthen solidarity and serve as a bridge between the two peoples.

The Germany-Vietnam friendship association in Magdeburg city, where there are about 1,000 Vietnamese expatriates, on October 16 marked its 30th founding anniversary.

"Vietnam is part of my heart," stated President of the Germany-Vietnam Friendship Association Rolf Schulze, who served as German Ambassador to Vietnam during 2007-2011, while attending an event to introduce traditional costumes and musical instruments of Vietnam.

Rolf Schulze, former German Ambassador to Vietnam, has been elected the new President of the Germany-Vietnam Association at its congress held recently in Berlin.

The Germany-Vietnam Association, the Germany-Vietnam Friendship Association and two German citizens have been awarded the Friendship Order of Vietnam for their contributions to the country.

The Vietnam Film Institute (VFI) received more than 200 original film and documentary reels from the Germany-Vietnam Friendship Association in Hanoi on November 18.