Present at the event were Vice National Assembly Chairman Huynh NgocSon, Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission forExternal Affairs Tran Dac Loi, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Minh Khoi,and DPRK Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Chang Il, among others.
President of the Vietnam-DPRK Friendship Association Pham Tat Dongrecalled when late Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Kim Il Sung initiated thebilateral friendship and cooperation 65 years ago.
He expressed his thanks to the DPRK Party, State and people forassisting Vietnam historically during its struggle for liberation andcurrently with its development.
DPRK AmbassadorKim Chang Il said he is delighted to see Vietnam’s socio-economicdevelopment achievements, affirming his country’s dedication to maintainits partnership with Vietnam.
Both agreed thatactivities in honour of the 65 th anniversary of diplomatic ties willmark a new chapter in the history of the two countries, as will increasecooperation across sectors, including politics, economics and culture.-VNA