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VUFO plays key role in people-to-people diplomacy

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) will play a crucial role in people-to-people diplomacy and mobilisation of foreign non-governmental aids, according to its statutes recently approved by the Prime Minister.
VUFO plays key role in people-to-people diplomacy ảnh 1VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga presents insignia "For peace and friendship among nations" to Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Union of FriendshipOrganisations (VUFO) will play a crucial role in people-to-people diplomacy andmobilisation of foreign non-governmental aids, according to its statutes recentlyapproved by the Prime Minister.

According to the statutes, VUFO is a socio-politicalorganisation specialised in people-to-people diplomacy in the fields of peace,solidarity, friendship and people-to-people cooperation. It is a member of theVietnam Fatherland Front, and has the task of establishing ties of peace,solidarity, friendship and cooperation with corresponding organisations,non-governmental organisations and foreign individuals.

VUFO operates for non-profit purpose in line with theConstitution and laws. It will expand, diversify and multilateralise partnershipsto contribute to consolidating friendship and cooperation between Vietnamesepeople and those from other countries. It also pools support, solidarity and cooperationof people worldwide for the cause of national construction and defence.

VUFO offers suggestions and recommendations on regional andglobal issues related to people-to-people diplomacy, assists its memberorganisations in activities regarding peace, solidarity, friendship,people-to-people cooperation, and mobilizes and coordinates foreignnon-governmental aid./.
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