French Language Festival in Vietnam

On March 20 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated with the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) to organize the International Day of the Francophonie. The annual celebration has become a festival for French speakers and French lovers in Vietnam.

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Attending the ceremony were Mr. Do Hung Viet, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ms. Nguyen Thuy Anh, Chairwoman of the National Assembly's Social Committee; Mr. Edgar Doerig, Chief Representative of the OIF Asia-Pacific Regional Office, and representatives of many Vietnamese ministries, departments, agencies, embassies and international organizations in Hanoi.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet said that more than 270 million French speakers around the world honor the French language - the foundation of the Francophone Community and the noble values ​​that the Community shares: peace, solidarity, mutual respect, tolerance and cooperation for development.

Delegates take photos with children at the Ceremony. (Photo: daibieunhandan.vn)

Vietnam has been and continues to participate responsibly and actively in the development of the Francophone language, especially in realizing the three key objectives within the framework of the Framework Program for the period 2023-2030 with efforts for a more practical, useful and action-oriented Francophone language for every citizen, especially women and youth. Vietnam also actively promotes the influence and voice of the Francophone language in the international arena in solving global issues and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals; wishing that the Francophone language becomes more attractive through promoting economic cooperation, cultural exchange and creative exchanges.

Chairwoman of the Social Committee and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Section of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF) Nguyen Thuy Anh emphasized the contributions of the Vietnamese National Assembly to the activities of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF) over the past 60 years. The Vietnamese National Assembly is an active member of the APF, always striving to promote Francophone cooperation in the fields of education, training, youth, law, and gender equality.

She hopes that OIF members will continue to work together to promote connectivity in diversity because this is the foundation and strength of the Francophone Community. At the same time, promote the application of digital technology, innovation, creativity, towards sustainable and inclusive development in the Francophone space.

According to Mr. Edgar Doerig, during 30 years of presence in the Asia-Pacific region, the OIF Office has actively promoted the teaching and use of French as well as the position and image of the Francophone language in the region.

In the coming time, OIF will continue to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in teaching French, promoting economic development, especially in sustainable tourism, career integration and youth employment.

This year's International Francophonie Day has the theme "Creativity, Innovation and Implementation" to honor creativity and innovation in the Francophone space, especially among the young generation.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/ngay-hoi-tieng-phap-tai-viet-nam-197935.html