Budapest (VNA) - A programme to mark the 70th anniversary of Vietnam - Hungary diplomatic relations was recently held in the Hungariancity of Debrecen, attended by nearly 80 guests.
It was jointly held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary, the Hungary - VietnamFriendship Association, the University of Debrecen, and local authorities.
In their opening addresses at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen TienThuc, Chairman of the Hungary - Vietnam Friendship Association Botz László,Vice Mayor of Debrecen Barcsa Lajos, and Vice Rector of the University ofDebrecen Bartha Elek highlighted the sound bilateral relations across varioussectors and expressed their firm belief in the future development of thecomprehensive partnership.
The programme also featured several presentations by Vice Chairman of theHungary - Vietnam Friendship Association Váraljai Márton and professorsfrom the University of Debrecen who have spent years teaching Vietnamesestudents.
Within the framework of the event, the short film “Danube and Mekong - CommonVoice” from Hungarian producer Tóth Gábor was screened, telling the story of theinitial generations of Vietnamese students to pursue their study in Hungary.
On the occasion, the friendship association opened a ten-day photo exhibitionon Vietnam and its people at the University of Debrecen. Photos on display weretaken by Hungarian friends during their visits to Vietnam./.