Vietnam-Singapore youth leaders exchange to be held in August

The National Committee on Youth of Vietnam and the National Youth Council of Singapore planned to organise the Vietnam-Singapore Youth Leaders Exchange Programme 2024 in August.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (seventh from right) and then Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (eighth from right), officials, and youth delegates at the Vietnam - Singapore youth leaders exchange programme 2023 in Hanoi on August 29. (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (seventh from right) and then Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (eighth from right), officials, and youth delegates at the Vietnam - Singapore youth leaders exchange programme 2023 in Hanoi on August 29. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The National Committee on Youth of Vietnam and the National Youth Council of Singapore planned to organise the Vietnam-Singapore Youth Leaders Exchange Programme 2024 in August.

The dialogue aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Singapore and Vietnam through promoting solidarity and cultural exchanges between their young leaders. At the same time, it is expected to improve understanding and the role of young leaders in innovation for a common future. Participants will also have opportunities to share experience in this field.

Vietnamese young people can register to join the programme at https://bit.ly/doithoaivnsg2024 by 5 pm on July 5, 2024.

The event organisers will select 15 best candidates.

Candidate must be a Vietnamese citizen aged 18-35, a typical young leader in community who has made contributions to social and community activities. They are also required to have knowledge, experience or passion for issues related to innovation in all fields, and have knowledge about Singapore, ASEAN and the Vietnam – Singapore relations as well as Vietnam – ASEAN ties./.

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