The Union of Friendship Organizations in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau organized a Vietnam-Thailand cultural exchange program on August 19 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

A performance at a Viet - Thai concert in Nha Trang province.
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Speaking at the event, Thai Consul General in Ho Chi Minh city Ureerat Ratanaprukse said that Ba Ria-Vung Tau has important effects on the Thailand-Vietnam relations in socio-economic aspects.

At present, Thailand ranks third in terms of the number of investors in the southern province. Also, there are a lot of Vietnamese people who used to live in Thailand in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, contributing to tightening the connectivity between the two countries’ people, she stated.

She expressed her belief that the diplomatic ties between Thailand and Vietnam and Ba Ria-Vung Tau province will grow further.

At the event, cultural exchange performances, including traditional dances and singing, and a traditional costume show, were organized.

Source: VNA