Speaking at the event, Chairman of the municipal chapter of theVietnam – Hungary Friendship Association Le Minh Triet said relationshipbetween the city and Hungary is growing, with many projects bringing practicalbenefits to both sides.
He said the association will continue working closely withthe Consulate General of Hungary in Ho Chi Minh City to launch cooperationprojects, thus bolstering effective ties between the city and Hungarianlocalities.
Hungarian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Baloghdi Tiborexpressed his delight at the development of friendship between Hungary andVietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, especially in economy, culture, educationand tourism.
He said the Hungarian government pays attention to boostingeducation – training ties with Vietnam and will continue providing full scholarshipsfor Vietnamese students and trainees each year, one-third of which will be forthose in Ho Chi Minh City and southern localities.
The diplomat also expressed his wish to welcome moreVietnamese students in Hungary in the near future.
Participants were updated about Hungary’s current educationsystem, scholarship programmes for Vietnamese students, and discussedorientations for bilateral education activities.-VNA