At the meeting on July 23, President Thuong rejoiced in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Austria diplomatic relations in 2022. Two countries have enjoyed a long-standing traditional relationship and have regularly launched high-level contact activities aimed at augmenting bilateral cooperation, said Thuong.

During the official visit to Austria, State President Vo Van Thuong (right) met with Prof. Dr Alfred Gerstl, the President of Austria-Vietnam Friendship Association (Photo: VOV).

Also, the Vietnamese State leader emphasized the important role of the Austria-Vietnam Friendship Association in boosting the relationship between the people of the two countries.

State President Vo Van Thuong and the representatives of the Austria-Vietnam Friendship Association at the meeting (Photo: VOV).

The Austria-Vietnam Friendship Association was originally set up in 1973, which was shortly after the two countries established official bilateral ties. President Thuong said appreciated Peter Jankovich, the former chairman, and his contributions to Vietnam over half a century. He believed that Dr. Gerstl, in his new position as the Association's Chairman, will coordinate to organize many friendship exchanges as a means of helping to strengthen mutual understanding and support between the two peoples.

In response, Dr. Gerstl reaffirmed that Vietnam plays an important role in Austria’s foreign policy, especially in terms of trade and investment. Vietnamese has gained global recognition for its achievements in economic development and also spoke glowingly of bilateral coordination and exchanges in culture and arts, said the host.

Both the host and the guest agreed that over the next 50 years, the Austria - Vietnam and Vietnam - Austria friendship associations will continue to foster a good relationship between the two peoples.

The same day, President Thuong had a meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Austria and the Union of Vietnamese People Associations in Europe and visited the Vietnamese Embassy in the European nation.

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