Vietnam - Uzbekistan Still Have Potential for Bilateral Cooperation
	Collaborative Friendship Associations: A Bright Spot in Vietnam-Uzbekistan Relations

The Vietnam - Uzbekistan Friendship Association on August 29 held an online meeting with the Committee on Inter-ethnic Relations and Friendly Relations with Foreign Countries of Uzbekistan and the Uzbekistan - Vietnam Friendship Association, to mark the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2) and the 33rd anniversary of Uzbekistan's National Day (September 1).

The virtual meeting was attended by O. Narzullaev, advisor to the Chairman of the Committee on Inter-ethnic Relations and Friendly Relations with Foreign Countries of Uzbekistan; Alisher Mukhamedov, chairman of the Uzbekistan - Vietnam Friendship Association; Luong Phan Cu, chairman of the Vietnam - Uzbekistan Friendship Association and members of the friendship associations of the two countries as well as representative of the European Department of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO).

Luong Phan Cu (middle), chairman of the Vietnam - Uzbekistan Friendship Association, speaks at the meeting. Photo: Dinh Hoa

Speaking at the meeting, Cu congratulated the two countries on their National Day as well as the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Uzbekistan.

The chairman of the Vietnam - Uzbekistan Friendship Association said that the Vietnamese people always appreciate and remember the valuable support from the people of Uzbekistan. During the struggle for independence and territorial integrity, Uzbekistan helped Vietnam train many generations of scientific and technical cadres, creating a solid foundation for the friendship between the two peoples.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Uzbekistan has developed strongly in many fields, based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit. Uzbekistan has sent many high-ranking delegations to visit Vietnam to enhance exchanges and promote cooperation on the people-to-people diplomacy channel.

The two friendship associations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation, thereby implementing many meaningful activities, such as organizing exchange events on the occasion of major holidays of the two countries; acting as a bridge to promote cooperation between businesses; organizing photo exhibitions and writing competitions to learn about the country, people and culture of Uzbekistan.

Cu hopes that, within the framework of the signed cooperation agreement, in the coming time, the two friendship associations will coordinate to implement more activities and projects, contributing to further strengthening the traditional friendship between the two nations.

Hybrid meeting to celebrate the National Days of Vietnam and Uzbekistan in Hanoi. Photo: Dinh Hoa

According to the chairman of the Uzbekistan - Vietnam Friendship Association, the foundation of the Uzbekistan - Vietnam friendship is solidarity, mutual support in difficult times, and cooperation and development in various fields. Over the past 3 years, many delegation exchanges have been carried out to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

He voices his hope that in the future, Uzbekistan will promote cooperation with Vietnam in the fields of economy, culture, tourism and learn from the experiences of Vietnam's renovation process.

Meanwhile, Narzullaev said that the activities of both friendship associations aim to improve the quality of life of the people of the two countries, promote bilateral trade and bring trade turnover to new heights.

The Uzbek Government always focuses on expanding relations with countries around the world, especially with Vietnam. In the coming time, the Committee on Inter-ethnic Relations and Friendly Relations with Foreign Countries will discuss and plan cooperation activities between the two friendship associations.

He expressed hopes that the VUFO will contribute ideas and create conditions for the two associations to smoothly carry out activities.

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