Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung made the remark at a ceremonyin Buenos Aires on October 20 to mark the 20th founding anniversaryof the institute (1997-2017).
The diplomat spoke highly of the ICAV’s valuable contributions to promote theimages of the Vietnamese land and people in Argentina.
Attending the event, former Vice President Truong My Hoa affirmed theVietnamese people’s gratitude to Argentinian friends for their valuableassistance given to Vietnam during the past struggles against foreign invadersas well as the current national renewal process.
She expressed her wish that the ICAV will continue diverse activities to helpfoster the friendship and solidarity between the two countries and theirpeople.
ICAV President Poldi Sosa Schmidt affirmed the Argentinian people’s good sentimentstowards Vietnam. She said she admires the socio-economic achievements the SoutheastAsian nation has made in recent time.
On the occasion, Ambassador Dung presented the Vietnam Union of FriendshipOrganisation (VUFO)’s certificate of merit to the ICAV and the “For Peace and Friendshipamong Nations” insignia to Schmidt.-VNA