Early in the morning, the hall of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations was filled with members of the Friendship Association and Vietnamese people who love Bulgaria and have been associated with Bulgaria. All were looking forward to this special meeting. This is one of the important activities in the schedule of the Bulgarian President's visit to Vietnam, contributing to strengthening the traditional friendship and people-to-people exchange between Vietnam and Bulgaria.

President of Bulgaria and members of the Vietnam - Bulgaria Friendship Association.

When Bulgarian President Rumen Radev entered, the whole hall gave a warm round of applause to welcome him. Chairman of the Vietnam - Bulgaria Friendship Association Huynh Quyet Thang shared that 74 years ago, in February 1950, Bulgaria became one of the first countries in the world to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam. President Ho Chi Minh visited Bulgaria in August 1957 - an important milestone in the history of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Throughout the years of war and the struggle for independence of the Vietnamese people, Bulgaria has always been a close friend, standing shoulder to shoulder. "For each of us Vietnamese, Bulgarian friends always have a love for humanity, a humanitarian spirit, a sense of loyalty and a love for peace. We cherish, are proud and happy to recall the memorable historical milestones in the relationship between the two countries," Mr. Thang expressed.

Chairman of the Vietnam - Bulgaria Friendship Association Huynh Quyet Thang.

There are about 30,000 Vietnamese people who have lived, studied and worked in Bulgaria, bringing back valuable knowledge and experience learned from Bulgaria, to contribute to building their homeland. Many people have become excellent leaders, experts, excellent scientists, successful businessmen, making important contributions to the development of Vietnam. In each of us, there is love for the country . The President of the Vietnam - Bulgaria Friendship Association emphasized: "Vietnam with the Truong Son mountain range, with Ha Long Bay, with lotus flowers, also has special feelings for the Stara Planina mountain range, with golden sand beaches, resorts on the Black Sea coast, with roses of Bulgaria". Today, Vietnam and Bulgaria maintain a strong and good development momentum, in many fields of diplomacy, education, trade, investment. Strengthening the Vietnam - Bulgaria relationship not only brings benefits to the two countries but also contributes to the stability and development of the region. Vietnam and Bulgaria are demonstrating sustainable cooperation, contributing to creating a world of peace, prosperity and mutual development. Mr. Huynh Quyet Thang said that the Vietnam - Bulgaria Friendship Association always strives to build and strengthen close relations, tighten solidarity and support each other, contributing to the common prosperity of the two countries.

President Rumen Radev awarded the Bulgarian Presidential Medal of Honor to the Vietnam - Bulgaria Friendship Association.

President Rumen Radev congratulated Vietnam on its socio-economic achievements and was delighted to meet Vietnamese friends. Vietnam is one of the few countries with the fastest economic growth rate in the world. Contributing to that impressive development are the contributions of Vietnamese people with the knowledge, skills and experience gained while working, living and studying in Bulgaria. The President said the visit took place in the context of Bulgaria and Vietnam moving towards the milestone of celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The two countries have great potential in cooperation in trade, investment, energy, engineering, construction services, information technology, tourism, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, etc.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son presents a souvenir to President Rumen Radev.

For that reason, the high-ranking Bulgarian delegation visiting Vietnam includes 3 ministers, 2 mayors and representatives of leading companies in the country. President Rumen Radev emphasized that Bulgaria and Vietnam have a tradition of good cooperation in the field of education and expressed his joy that the two countries will sign a cooperation agreement in this field within the framework of the visit.

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