On December 14, 2024, at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the Vietnam - Czech Friendship Association of Hanoi held its 3rd Congress of Delegates for the 2024-2029 term. This is an important event to summarize the activities of the 2019-2024 term and set out directions and tasks for the new term.
The congress attracted the participation of more than 200 delegates, including representatives from the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Vietnam, members of the Vietnam - Czech Friendship Association, and representatives of other branches and friendship organizations.
The congress took place in the context of the relationship between Vietnam and the Czech Republic continuing to be consolidated and developed, marking more than 70 years of bilateral cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1950.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Tran Thi Phuong, Permanent Vice President of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations, emphasized the role of the Association in promoting cooperation between the two countries in areas such as economy, culture, education and tourism. She highly appreciated the Association's tireless efforts in building and developing a strong friendship between the people of the two countries.
During the past term, the Hanoi Vietnam - Czech Friendship Association has achieved many outstanding achievements. The Association has successfully organized many cultural exchange events and celebrated major holidays, especially the 105th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia. Typical activities include photo exhibitions, cultural exchanges, and meetings and delegation exchanges, contributing significantly to strengthening the friendship between the two nations. In addition, the Association has successfully connected more than 30 investment projects from the Czech Republic to Vietnam, with a total value of about 30 million USD. The Association also coordinated the organization of economic, trade and investment forums, contributing to promoting increasingly effective bilateral economic relations.
In the field of charity, the association has made positive contributions both domestically and internationally. Notably, the association has implemented many community support activities in disadvantaged localities such as Ha Giang and Bac Giang, as well as supporting neighboring countries such as Laos. In particular, during the Covid-19 pandemic, the association mobilized and donated more than 40,000 masks and funding to hospitals in Vietnam and the Czech Republic. These contributions not only demonstrate a sense of social responsibility but also deepen the solidarity between the two countries.
Entering the 2024-2029 term, the association aims to expand its network of activities and establish new branches, focusing on areas such as industry, healthcare, education and trade. The association will also strengthen cooperation with partners in Prague and other major cities of the Czech Republic, while maintaining relations with friendship organizations at home and abroad. An important highlight in the association's plan is the organization of cultural and artistic exchange programs to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia in 2028. This event is expected to promote solidarity between the people of the two countries.
In addition, the association will promote the organization of economic and trade forums to promote business cooperation between the two countries. The work of promoting the culture, image of the country and people of Vietnam will also be focused on, contributing to affirming the position of the S-shaped country in the international arena. International volunteer activities will also be expanded, with the desire to bring more practical values to the community.
At the congress, delegates elected the 3rd Executive Committee consisting of 22 members and the Inspection Committee consisting of 3 members. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Chi Trung, Head of the Inspection, Legal and Auditing Department of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, was elected as the President of the Association for the 2024-2029 term. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Ngo Chi Trung pledged to work with the Executive Committee to make the Association develop more and more strongly and achieve many achievements in the future.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Hynek Kmonicek, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Vietnam, expressed his confidence in the important role of the Vietnam-Czech Friendship Association in strengthening relations between the two countries. He emphasized that the Association is a bridge to promote bilateral cooperation in all fields. Regarding education, he said that Vietnam and the Czech Republic have maintained regular student exchanges in recent times, thereby not only strengthening friendship but also promoting cultural exchanges and educational cooperation. In particular, he revealed that the two countries are actively negotiating to sign a new educational cooperation agreement, which is expected to create favorable conditions for universities, colleges and training institutions of the two countries to enhance cooperation in scientific research, exchange lecturers and expand scholarship opportunities for students. According to him, this agreement is expected to be signed during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to the Czech Republic in the near future.
Looking to the future, he said the Czech Embassy will organize many cultural, artistic, sports and football exchange activities to strengthen the friendship and solidarity between the people of the two countries. These events are not only an opportunity to introduce Czech culture to the Vietnamese people but also help the two sides understand each other more deeply, thereby consolidating the foundation of sustainable cooperation in many fields.
The 3rd Congress of the Vietnam – Czech Friendship Association was a great success, affirming the important role of people-to-people diplomacy in building and developing international friendship. At the same time, this event also opened up new promising directions for the extensive cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic in the coming time.
Video of the conference. Thanh Nhan – Hoang Huy
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