December 14, 2017 | 17:59 (GMT+7)
Friendship insignia presented to Japanese cultural official
Chairman of the Japan Cherry Blossom Association Takaoka Terumi has been awarded with the insignia “For Peace, Friendship between Nations” for his dedication to promoting cultural exchange and tourism between Vietnam and Japan.
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At the event. Photo: dangcongsan.vn
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During a ceremony in Hanoi on December 13,
Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Bui Khac Son
expressed hope that the Japan Cherry Blossom Association will further
contribute to strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between the
two peoples.
Terumi, for his part, pledged to continue
working closely with the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association to boost
friendship and all-around collaboration between the two countries.
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of
Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties and the 60th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu
Victory, the Japan Cherry Blossom Association gave 1,000 cherry blossom trees
as a gift to the Northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, the site of the
historic battle against French colonialists.
This year, the association presented 1,000
cherry blossom trees to the Northern provinces of Yen Bai and Ha Giang.
Source: VNA