The top legislator made the remark at a get-together in Hanoi onAugust 25 to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day (Sept. 2),Uzbekistan’s Independence Day (Sept. 1) and the start of theassociation’s National Congress for the 2013-2018 period.
Luuspoke highly of the association’s activities, saying they had played animportant role in fostering cooperation between the two peoples. Healso took the opportunity to congratulate Uzbekistan on itsIndependence Day.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of theVietnam Union of Friendship Organisation (VUFO) Vu Xuan Hong asked theassociation to seek more partners to increase its effectiveness.
He called for activities to be held promoting bilateral ties in economics, trade, culture and education.
Uzbekistan’s Honourary Consul to Vietnam Le Van Nghia said that theassociation will continue to enhance mutual understanding between thetwo nations.
Luong Van Cu, former Vice Chairman ofthe National Assembly’s Committee for Social Affairs, was re-electedChairman of the association for the 2013-2018 period.-VNA