40 years of Vietnam-France relations through the lense
17:09, 2014/04/28
A photo exhibition and film week opened in Paris, France on April 26 showcasing hundreds of unique photos, publications and documentaries.
The event is part of activities marking the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-France relations and promote Vietnam as global tourist attraction in 2014.
Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Bac Son highlighted the event as an overview of political, diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between Vietnam and France, particularly Vietnam in the renewal and integration process.
Son added that the event introduced French people to Vietnam’s achievements, open-door policies and integration process, contributing to mutual understanding and promoting the strategic partnership signed in September 2013.
Vietnamese ambassador to France Duong Chi Dung said that the presence of Information and Communications Minister at the opening ceremony has demonstrated Vietnam’s keen interest in developing cooperative relations with France.
Sharing the viewpoint, Minister Son also stressed the importance of the event in recalling historic moments between the two nations and proved their determination to build a future based on reliable and profound relations.
For his part, Benoit Paumier, General Commissioner of the France-Vietnam Year said that the event also has a “symbolic” significance, adding that France Year in Vietnam has helped introduce French culture, in particular the HCMC Reunification Palace’s light show in December 2013, to Vietnamese people as well as French universities, research centres and the dynamic development of French businesses.
When the exhibition concludes, all photos, publications and films will be handed over to the Vietnam Culture Centre in France and the Vietnamese embassy in France so as to further educate French friends about the beauty of Vietnam, its national identity and its road to integration and development.
Son added that the event introduced French people to Vietnam’s achievements, open-door policies and integration process, contributing to mutual understanding and promoting the strategic partnership signed in September 2013.
Vietnamese ambassador to France Duong Chi Dung said that the presence of Information and Communications Minister at the opening ceremony has demonstrated Vietnam’s keen interest in developing cooperative relations with France.
Sharing the viewpoint, Minister Son also stressed the importance of the event in recalling historic moments between the two nations and proved their determination to build a future based on reliable and profound relations.
For his part, Benoit Paumier, General Commissioner of the France-Vietnam Year said that the event also has a “symbolic” significance, adding that France Year in Vietnam has helped introduce French culture, in particular the HCMC Reunification Palace’s light show in December 2013, to Vietnamese people as well as French universities, research centres and the dynamic development of French businesses.
When the exhibition concludes, all photos, publications and films will be handed over to the Vietnam Culture Centre in France and the Vietnamese embassy in France so as to further educate French friends about the beauty of Vietnam, its national identity and its road to integration and development.
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