A meeting was held in Hanoi on September 9 to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Chairman of the Vietnam-DPRK Friendship Association Pham Tat Dong highlighted the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Participants in a joint photo at the event

The traditional friendship and cooperation between the two Parties, States and peoples founded by late Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Kim Il Sung have been further cemented and seen new development, he said.

He added that he believes both nations will spare no efforts to reinforce and enhance their rapport for the benefits of people as well as for peace, stability, cooperation and development in Asia-Pacific and around the world.

DPRK Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Myong Gil wished Vietnamese people implement successfully the Resolution adopted at the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and soon develop the country into a modern industrialised society.

Source: VNA