The third congress of the Vietnam-Ukraine Friendship Association, Hanoi branch for the 2017-2022 tenure opened in Hanoi on September 9 by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations and the Vietnam-Ukraine Friendship Association, Hanoi branch.

Delegates elected 18 members to the Executive Committee of the association in the 2017-2022 tenure with Tran Thanh Binh, former Director of the Institute of School Design and Research, elected as Chairman of the association.

Tran Thanh Binh elected as Chairman of the Association (Photo: dangcongsan.vn)

Can Viet Anh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam-Ukraine Friendship Association, Hanoi branch appreciated significant activities by the association which have contributed to boosting bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Vietnam-Ukraine Friendship Association, Hanoi branch was established in March 2007 with hundreds of members working in various sectors and areas.

The Executive Committee of the association in the 2017-2022 tenure (Photo: dangcongsan.vn)

During the past tenure in 2012-2017, the association has in participated and organised many activities including the Hanoi Moi Newspaper Run tournament, the run competition for children, a discussion about the East Sea issues, and celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Ukraine National Day, among others.

In the next tenure, the association will continue to act as a bridge to boost bilateral cooperation in the areas of economics, trade, tourism, culture, sports, and others.

Complied VNF