Vietnam Culture Week marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties

WVR/VNA - On August 9 night (local time), the Vietnam Culture Week opened in Iran, with the attendance of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue who is on an official visit to the country.
Vietnam Culture Week marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties
Vietnam Culture Week marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties: National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili cut the ribbon to kick off the Vietnam Culture Week. (Photo: VNA)

The event, jointly held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran and some Iranian agencies, marks the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between the two countries (1973-2023).

The programme features a photo exhibition and a film week on the land and people of Vietnam.

Vietnam Culture Week marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties
Vietnam Culture Week marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties: Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili speaks at the opening of the Vietnam Culture Week in Iran, on August 9 night (local time). (Photo: VNA)

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong said the exhibition is expected to help Iranian people understand more about Vietnamese culture, and find similarities with theirs.

In his remarks, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili noted prospects for the two countries to enhance their cooperation in culture, arts, and cinema.

Vietnam Culture Week marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties
Vietnam Culture Week marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties: Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)

With their advanced positions in the regions and great potential for cooperation, the relationship between the two countries is likely to see further developments, for the sake of their peoples, he stressed.

Vietnam Culture Week marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties
Vietnam Culture Week marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties: National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili visit an exhibition of Dong Ho folk paintings. (Photo: VNA)

According to the official, the two Culture Ministries will consider signing a memorandum of understanding on comprehensive cooperation in the time ahead.

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(Source: WVR/VNA)