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Vietnam-Netherlands diplomatic ties anniversary celebrated in Can Tho

The Union of Friendship Organisations in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and the Dutch Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City jointly organised a ceremony on September 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Netherlands (1973-2023).
Vietnam-Netherlands diplomatic ties anniversary celebrated in Can Tho ảnh 1Vietnam-Netherlands diplomatic ties anniversary celebrated in Can Tho. (Photo: VNA)
Can Tho (VNA) – The Union of FriendshipOrganisations in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and the Dutch ConsulateGeneral in Ho Chi Minh City jointly organised a ceremony on September 25 to mark the 50th anniversaryof the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Netherlands (1973-2023).

Addressing the function, Vice Chairman of themunicipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thuc Hien reviewed developments of thebilateral relations over the past 50 years, saying Can Tho has organised diverseactivities to celebrate the anniversary.

The comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and theNetherlands as well as cooperation between Can Tho and Dutch localities willgrow further for the sake of the two countries, and for peace,stability and prosperity in the region and the world at large, he said.

Professor Ha Thanh Toan, Rector of Can Tho University,highlighted cooperation between the university and the Netherlands, thuscontributing to the bilateral friendship.

The university and its Dutch partners have conducted15 joint projects with total funding of 395,030 EUR (420,225 USD), and signedsix memoranda of understanding and agreements on collaboration in education andtraining, and scientific research, he added.

Dutch Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Daniel Stork saidhe is proud of the close solidarity and friendship between the two countries,noting both nations have been aware of upgrading their relationship, andworking together to address global challenges such as climate change and thoseregarding sustainable agriculture and water resources management.

The diplomat expressed his belief that the cooperationbetween the Netherlands and Vietnam in general and Can Tho particular will growmore fruitfully and intensively in the time ahead./.
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