Friendship
VUFO and WLP Continue to Cooperate to Support Agent Orange Victims
On January 14, in Hanoi, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), received Susan Hammond, Founder, Executive Director, and Representative of the War Legacies Project (WLP - USA) to discuss both side's coordination in the implementation of activities to support victims of Agent Orange.
Focus
Continuing to Innovate Thinking and Approaches, Effectively Implementing People-to-People Diplomacy
"Building a strong Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) system to meet the demands of the new era, the expectations of the Party and State leadership, and VUFO’s intrinsic developmental needs, while effectively implementing the 2025 work plan." This is the 2025 orientation for the VUFO system, approved unanimously by all delegates at the 13th Presidium Conference of the 6th session, held on January 9 in Hanoi.
Friendship
GIBTK President in Vietnam Honored for his Contribution to Vietnam's Sustainable Development
Over the past 22 years, Robert Valentino Kalatschan, President and Chief Representative of Giving It Back To Kids (GIBTK) in Vietnam, has made contributions to humanitarian work, helping to change the lives of many children, people with disabilities, and families in difficult circumstances. In recognition of his contributions to the sustainable development of Vietnam, on January 9, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations awarded him a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister.
Turkish Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit to VUFO
During the meeting, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Turkish Embassy in Hanoi discussed international and regionally relevant issues and proposed potential collaborative activities for the future.
Vietnam, US Strengthen Educational and Cultural Cooperation
General Secretary To Lam received Nicholas Berggruen, Founder and Chairman of Berggruen Holdings and the Berggruen Institute, and Nguyen Thi Lien Hang, Director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at the US’s Columbia University, on January 7.
5 Key Priorities of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations in 2025
On January 3 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) held a conference to summarize the work in 2024, and set orientations for the work in 2025.
VUFO and LDS's Missionary Training Center Continue to Coordinate in Charity Activities
On December 16, 2024, a delegation of 24 volunteers from the Hanoi Branch of the Missionary Training Center (MTC), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS - Mormon), and 5 staff members from the Asia Area Office of LDS Charities (LDSC) in Hong Kong (China), led by Rob Howell, Head of the Hanoi Branch, visited and worked with the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO).
Enhance Friendship and Cooperation Between Vietnam and China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
At the invitation of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam and the People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from December 2-8, a delegation of the Vietnam-China Friendship Association led by Nguyen Van Tho, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, former Vietnamese Ambassador to China, Vice President of the Vietnam-China Friendship Association visited and worked in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. The delegation included representatives from Bac Giang, Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Hai Duong, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, Lang Son, and Nghe An provinces.
Vietnam Effectively Implements Policies on Freedom of Religion and Belief
This is the message shared by the Delegation of the Global Collaborative Community during meetings with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Vietnam Government Committee for Religious Affairs.
VUFO President Phan Anh Son Receives Delegation of the Global Collaborative Community
President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received a delegation of 12 pastors from many countries, their family members, and two Institute for Global Engagement (IGE) representatives on December 4 in Hanoi. The delegation is led by pastor Bob Roberts, President of IGE.
Education: A Priority in Vietnam-Australia Relations
Ambassador Pham Hung Tam highlighted priority areas in education and research cooperation between the two countries, including low-carbon agriculture, science and technology, and climate change.
VUFO, Venezuelan Embassy to Vietnam Cooperate to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
The content was discussed between Phan Anh Son, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and Juan Carlos Fernandes Juarez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Vietnam, in Hanoi on November 26.
VUFO and Vietnamese Representative agencies abroad Strengthening coordination
The topic was discussed at the meeting and working session with the Heads of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad for the 2025-2028 term, organized by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations on November 22 in Hanoi.
Strengthen Vietnamese-German People-to-people Exchanges towards 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
The topic was discussed between Dong Huy Cuong, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), and the delegation of Germany's left-wing Die Linke Party led by Maximilian Schirmer, Deputy Chairman of the Party and Chairman of the Party unit in Berlin, during the working session on November 20 in Hanoi.
Operation Smile, VUFO Continue Cooperation to Support Children with Facial Deformities
On November 21 in Hanoi, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, received a delegation from Operation Smile led by Kathline Magee, President and co-founder of the organization.
Vietnam-Mongolia Relations: New Chapter in Timeless Melody
For seven decades, the Vietnam-Mongolia relationship has weathered many storms, emerging stronger and more intertwined. Like a timeless melody, our bond has endured, echoing across the vast steppes. On this occasion, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Nguyen Tuan Thanh shared about the journey of the bilateral relations between Vietnam and Mongolia.
Congratulatory Message for 74th Anniversary of Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations
On the 74th anniversary of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations' traditional day (November 17, 1950 - November 17, 2024), President Phan Anh Son extended his best wishes to the members of the Presidium, leaders of member organizations at central and local levels, and everyone involved in people's foreign affairs within the organization's system.
National Great Unity Among Most Important Resources
General Secretary To Lam emphasized that the strength of national unity is one of the most powerful and important resources for our entire Party, people, and army to overcome all difficulties and challenges, successfully carry out the cause of renewal, and develop our country, particularly in building a peaceful, civilized, and modern capital.
Vietnam - Argentina Relations Further Enhanced through People-to-people Diplomacy
Dong Huy Cuong, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, received the Argentine Justicialist Party (PJ) delegation, in Hanoi, on Nov. 12. The delegation, which is on a visit to Vietnam, is led by Emilio Jose Ribera, Deputy Head of PJ Party Central Committee's Foreign Affairs Commission.
Commemorating 107th Anniversary of the Russian October Revolution: People's Revolution
The October Revolution of 1917 in Russia marked a historic turning point when, for the first time, the working class, led by a true communist party, seized power from the ruling class.
Annual Briefing for Foreign NGOs Operating in Vietnam in 2024
On November 1st in Hanoi, the Committee For Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations Affairs organized an information sharing meeting with foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in 2024. This is an annual activity and a focus of the Committee's work this year to strengthen connections, share information, and guide the activities of foreign non-governmental organizations in Vietnam.
IOM Acting Chief of Mission: Vietnam Proactive in Migration Agreement
Mitsue Pembroke, acting chief of Mission of the IOM, stated that Vietnam's publication of the 2023 Migration Profile demonstrates its proactivity in implementing the United Nations Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
VUFO President Receives DPRK Ambassador
President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Ambassador of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Vietnam Ri Sung Guk, who paid a courtesy call at the beginning of his term in Vietnam.
