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The Vietnamese delegation at the event |
Speaking at the ceremony, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee Nguyen Pham Duy Trang stressed that the program represents a vital effort for youth from various nations to meet, exchange, learn from one another, and develop creative solutions to global challenges. He emphasized that participants are not only representatives of their countries but also ambassadors and future leaders, working together to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region and the world.
SSEAYP is an important initiative to strengthen understanding and friendship among young people from different nations. It is not just a journey but a profound cultural exchange program, aiming to establish a strong foundation for regional understanding and cooperation. It also provides an opportunity for young people from different countries to meet, exchange, learn from one another, and devise innovative solutions to global challenges, contributing to peace, stability, and sustainable development both regionally and globally.
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Delegates from Japan arrive at Hiep Phuoc Port, officially starting the visit and exchange activities in Ho Chi Minh City |
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Delegates in a joint photo at President Ho Chi Minh Monument on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street |
During their visit to Ho Chi Minh City, delegates offered flowers at the President Ho Chi Minh Monument on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, met with the city’s leaders, engaged in cultural exchanges with members of Ho Chi Minh City's youth union, among others.
The same day, the city’s leaders met with delegates of the 48th SSEAYP. During the event, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan emphasized that participating youths are outstanding young faces, who have gone through multiple selection rounds to represent their countries in the meaningful SSEAYP journey. He said that their presence in Ho Chi Minh City is not only a joy but also an opportunity for the city’s people and youth to fully express their friendship and hospitality and introduce their history, culture, society, and development achievements.
The city’s leader also expressed his hope that each SSEAYP delegate would be a cultural ambassador to share beautiful stories and achievements from their countries. He encouraged them to bring the image of Ho Chi Minh City’s culture and people closer to the international community.
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Vo Minh Hoan speaks at the meeting |
Through this program, Ho Chi Minh City’s youth have the opportunity to exchange and learn from international friends, particularly from the exceptional young representatives from ASEAN members and Japan. This experience will help them improve themselves and foster friendship, contributing positively to the development and foreign relations of Ho Chi Minh City, the country, and the region.
SSEAYP is a collaborative program between the governments of the ten ASEAN member states and Japan, with the goal of enhancing exchange and friendship among young people from ASEAN and Japan. Launched in 1974, Vietnam joined SSEAYP in 1995 and has since hosted 18 welcoming ceremonies, including 17 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Translated by Chung Anh