May 23, 2024 | 21:39 (GMT+7)
Vietnam Day held at Moscow university
The Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) on May 22 organized a Vietnam Day, which drew the participation of not only Vietnamese students but also their international peers, and scholars.
With the support of the Vietnamese Embassy, the ASEAN Centre in MGIMO and Vietnamese associations in Russia, the program, in its 9th edition, featured diverse activities, including a photo exhibition on the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Accords, symposiums on Vietnam - Russia relations, and art performances.
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An art performance at the event |
Vietnamese calligraphy and Dong Ho paintings, a unique Vietnamese art that carries the nation's traditional values, were also introduced to foreign friends on this occasion.
Rector of MGIMO Anatoly Torkunov praised the Vietnamese people, nature and traditional cuisine, and expressed his belief that MGIMO students will contribute to Vietnam’s diplomatic sector.
Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi said the Vietnam - Russia comprehensive strategic partnership is developing fruitfully, highlighting contributions by Vietnamese scholars graduating from the university.
The program has opened up a series of events on Vietnam at universities in Moscow.
Source: VNA