August 19, 2016 | 20:26 (GMT+7)
Cultural exchange marks Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic ties
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...
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.
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A performance at a Viet - Thai concert in Nha Trang province.
Photo for illustration: ntu.edu.vn |
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