Bulgaria’s 139th National day marked in HCM City

(VNF) - The Vietnam-Bulgaria Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony to mark Bulgaria’s 139^th National Day on March 3^rd.

Speaking at the event, Do Ha Nam, Vice President of the association congratulated the Bulgarian people on their robust achievements during the national building and construction.

The two countries have enjoyed sound relations across fields, especially politics and socio-culture, he said, adding that the Bulgarian community in Vietnam has made significant contributions to the development of bilateral ties.

Economic and trade cooperation between the two countries is growing but it is still below potential, Vietnam and Bulgaria need to enhance collaboration across the fields of economy, trade, investment, national defence-security and anti-crime, he said, adding that both countries should offer mutual support at international forums, especially within the framework of the United Nations.

Head of the Commercial and Economic Office in Ho Chi Minh City, Oleg Marinov, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)

For his part, Oleg Marinov, a representative from the Bulgarian Embassy in Vietnam and Head of the Commercial and Economic Office in HCM City, thanked Vietnam for organising such event while affirmed that March 3^rd, 1878 was an important day in Bulgaria’s history, when the country restored its freedom.

Vietnam and Bulgaria set up their diplomatic ties on March 7^th, 1950.

Over the past few years, the two countries have exchanged many high-ranking delegations and signed numerous cooperation agreements, laying down a foundation for their long lasting, sustainable connections.

He stated that Vietnam is Bulgaria’s important partner in Asia, while agreeing with his host that the two countries’ economic cooperation potential remains untapped.

He also expressed his hope that Vietnamese people who once studied and worked in Bulgaria will serve as bridges to contribute to the development of the two countries’ friendship. /.

Translated by Minh Phuong