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Vietnam attends ASEAN’s Family Day in France

Representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in France attended the ASEAN Family day in Croissy-sur-Seine city, held by embassies of the ASEAN member states on July 29.
Vietnam attends ASEAN’s Family Day in France ảnh 1Ambassadors of ASEAN member states in France at the ASEAN Family day in Croissy-sur-Seine city. (Photo: VNA)

Paris (VNA) – Representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in France attendedthe ASEAN Family day in Croissy-sur-Seine city,  held by embassies of the ASEAN member stateson July 29.

The event featured entertainment and sport activities, with officials, staffand families of the embassies and French friends attending.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Nguyen Ngoc Son said that Vietnam madesignificant contributions to organising the event, with standout culturalcuisines introduced at the event, he noted.

Vietnamese spring rolls, steamed glutinous rice with minced meat rolls andfried shrimp were enjoyed by international friends, he added.

At the opening ceremony, Cambodian Ambassador to France Chem Widhya said thatthe festival aimed to promote friendship among ASEAN nations and coordinationamong foreign affair representatives in the European country.

Meanwhile, Mayor of Crossy-sur-Seine Jean Roger Davin expressed his delight towelcome guests from ASEAN.-VNA
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