At the ceremony (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - DeputyForeign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc highlighted Vietnam’s efforts and practicalcontributions to the development of the French-speaking community and promotingthe French language in the region at a function to mark the InternationalFrancophone Day in Hanoi on March 16.
The Vietnamese officialpraised the community’s achievements in various cooperation fields,contributing to addressing global challenges in terms of security anddevelopment.
He underlined theclosed-knit relationship between Vietnam and the French-speaking community,saying that Vietnam will continue actively participating in and contributing tothe solidarity and cooperation within the community for peace, stability andsustainable development in the world.
The country is willingto serve as a bridge for the strong development of the French language in Asia– Pacific region, Ngoc said.
Adama Ouane, Director ofthe International Organisation of the Francophonie (OIF), expressed his delightat the continuously growing relationship between the OIF and Vietnam and spokehighly of Vietnam’s role as a driving force, a pillar and a bridge between the French-speakingcommunity and Asia – Pacific region.
The OIF treasures andcontinues fostering cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in French teaching,promoting cultural diversity, and implementing the Francophonie EconomicStrategy via triangular cooperation, digital technology application, participationin the UN’s peacekeeping force, and climate change adaptation.
During the event,Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Jehanne Roccas, Chairman of the Group ofFrancophone Embassies, Delegations and Institutions (GADIF), presented awardsto Associate Professor Dr. Trinh Van Minh from the Vietnam National University– Hanoi; and Dr. Tran Thi Nguyen Ny from the Ho Chi Minh City Medicine andPharmacy University for their outstanding contributions to the development of theFrench language in Vietnam as well as the cooperation between Vietnam and theOIF.-VNA
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