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Seminar promotes Vietnam’s image in Argentina

A seminar was held at El Salvador University, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on May 8 to detail Vietnam’s revolutionary achievements and recent socio-economic development.
Seminar promotes Vietnam’s image in Argentina ảnh 1Participants at the seminar (Source: VNA)
BuenosAires (VNA) – A seminar was held at El Salvador University, Buenos Airesprovince, Argentina on May 8 to detail Vietnam’s revolutionary achievements andrecent socio-economic development.

As part of activities to mark the 42nd anniversary of Vietnam’sReunification Day (April 30) and the 63rd celebration of the DienBien Phu victory (May 7), the event was organised by the Argentina-Vietnam CulturalInstitute and the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina.

Participants were briefed on Vietnam’s location, history and resistance wars againstFrench and American troops under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnamand President Ho Chi Minh.

They were also updated on socio-economic achievements during the country’s30-year Doi moi (renewal) process.

Prof. Renee Girardi from Buenos Aires University recalled her impressions ofVietnam’s landscape, people and culture during her trip to the country 2014.

She also highlighted the great service President Ho Chi Minh rendered to thenational liberation cause, as well as lessons for young generations to learnfrom.

Meanwhile, Mariana Colotta from El Salvador University described Vietnam as an exampleof rising from poverty and war.

On the occasion, participants viewed a shortfilm on consequences left over from the wars in Vietnam, including the impactscaused by Agent Oranges/dioxin.

Vietnam’s popular tourism destinations and development efforts were also highlightedin a video screened at the event.- VNA

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