UN Int’l Day of Solidarity with Palestinians marked in Hanoi

A ceremony marking the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People was held in Hanoi on December 7.
UN Int’l Day of Solidarity with Palestinians marked in Hanoi ảnh 1Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama speaks at the event (Source: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA)
– A ceremony marking the United NationsInternational Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People was held in Hanoion December 7.

Co-organised by the Unionof Friendship Organisations of Hanoi, the Palestinian Embassy in Vietnam, theVietnam Committee for Solidarity with Palestinian People,and the Vietnam-Palestine Friendship Association, the event aimed to enhancesolidarity and friendship between the Vietnam people and the Palestinians.

A congratulatory letter by Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang was read at theceremony, affirming Vietnam’s consistent support to the Palestinian people’s righteouscause in their struggle for fundamental national rights.

Meanwhile the congratulatorymessage from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres read at the event expressedthe UN chief’s belief that the two-state solution recognisedby the UN General Assembly’s Resolution 181 is the only premise for a just, lastingand comprehensivepeace.

Speakingat the event, Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Jorge Rondon Uzcategui, head ofthe diplomatic corps, reaffirmed the Venezuelan people’s solidarity with the Palestinians.

Forhis part, Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama thanked the VietnameseGovernment and people for their consistent support to Palestine.

Hestressed that Vietnam’s victories not only showed valuable lessons but also addedstrength and encouragement to the Palestinian people to pursue their strugglefor independence and freedom.

Onthe occasion, a documentary entitled “This is Palestine” was screened, helping theaudiences get a better understanding about Palestine.-VNA
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