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Photo exhibition celebrates Vietnam-Indonesia diplomatic ties

A photo exhibition marking the 65th anniversary of Vietnam-Indonesia diplomatic ties was opened in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on December 7, in both the online and offline forms.
Photo exhibition celebrates Vietnam-Indonesia diplomatic ties ảnh 1A photo displayed at the exhibition (Source: VNA)

Jakarta (VNA) - A photo exhibition marking the 65th anniversary of Vietnam-Indonesia diplomatic ties was opened in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on December 7, in both the online and offline forms.

In pre-recorded welcoming remarks, Megawati Sukarnoputri, formerIndonesian President and current Chair of the Indonesian Democratic Party ofStruggle (PDI-P), shared her memories about late President Ho Chi Minh and herfather - late President of Indonesia Sukarno - during the former’s visit toIndonesia in 1959.

The bilateral relationship, nurtured by the two late Presidents, willlast forever, she believes, proposing the younger generation continue maintaining the ties.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Pham Vinh Quang recalled the developmentmilestones in bilateral relations over the past 65 years.

He introduced Vietnam’s economic achievements and expressed his appreciationof the role and position of Yogyakarta.

Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Governor of the Yogyakarta Special Region,said the exhibition is a chance for the two countries' people, especially the young, tounderstand more about the time-honoured friendship.

He expressed a hope for the opening of direct air routes connecting YogyakartaInternational Airport, which opened in August, and Vietnamese localities toboost cooperation in investment, trade, tourism, and people-to-peopleexchanges.

The exhibition, which remains open to visitors until December 13,showcases 50 photos from the Vietnam News Agency featuring the visits made byPresidents Ho Chi Minh and Sukarno in 1959, and 180 other photos highlighting thedevelopment milestones in bilateral relations.

Meanwhile, the virtual exhibition and the screening of the documentaryfilm “Friendship between President Ho Chi Minh and President Sukarno - Vietnam-IndonesiaFriendship” is being held on the website virtualexpo.jogjaprov.go.id./.
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