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The Union of Vietnamese Youth and Students in France (UEVF) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala night in Paris on November 9, drawing nearly 200 young Vietnamese from across France, VNA reported.

The event also saw the presence of Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang, Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, along with representatives from Vietnamese associations, organizations, and businesses.

The Vietnamese Ambassador to France presents the Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam to the UEVF. Photo: VNA

Nguyen Phan Bao Thuy, vice president of the Vietnamese Youth and Student Union in Europe and UEVF President, recounted the UEVF's remarkable journey, highlighting its significant milestones and accomplishments.

With the motto "unity, courage, intelligence, dedication," the association has truly become a pioneering force in the Vietnamese movement in France in particular and Europe in general. Thuy believes the association will continue to achieve more success in the future and affirm that it will always preserve and promote the identity of Vietnamese youth abroad.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, Le Thi Thu Hang, also virtually sent her best wishes to the celebration, and expressed her wish to see the union grow stronger to contribute to the development of the relationship between Vietnam and France, and at the same time turn towards the homeland with practical actions.

Joining the union since 2017, holding many different positions, Duong Thi Mai Lan, UEVF vice president and general ssecretary, shared her joy at seeing UEVF growing stronger and stronger, from the Student Association to the Union of Vietnamese Youth and Students in France, capable of organizing many major events such as VietFest, Summer Camp for Vietnamese people and students in Europe, affirming the role of the union in the Vietnamese community in France, creating a wide spread and gathering a large number of Vietnamese students in France to participate in activities to support each other and towards the country.

Exchanging with elderly members. Photo: VNA

Tran Minh Ngoc, a third-year student in France, was surprised by the scale, professionalism and solidarity of the members of the association.

Although she has only joined UEVF for a year, Ngoc hopes to participate more in UEVF activities to contribute to the Vietnamese youth student community in France, as well as to look towards her homeland.

In recognition of the UEVF's outstanding contributions, Ambassador Thang presented a certificate of merit from the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Appreciating the achievements of UEVF, especially the union's efforts in activities connecting youth and students with Vietnamese associations in France, creating a vibrant, united and cooperative movement, Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang hopes that "with the vitality of 20 years old, UEVF will continue to promote its enthusiasm to become the core force for the community movement in France, take more practical actions towards the Fatherland, and at the same time become successful Vietnamese children in their fields of study and activities in France."

The UEVF also took the opportunity to honor the elder members of Vietnamese associations and representative agencies in France, as well as the businesses that have steadfastly supported its activities throughout its journey.

Founded on March 26, 2004, the UEVF has been a beacon of support for Vietnamese youth and students, guiding them through the challenges of daily lives, studies, and research. Through a myriad of sport, humanitarian, social, and educational and scientific activities, it has not only spread the Vietnamese culture across France but also played a pivotal role in strengthening Vietnam-France relations.

With over 15,000 members across more than 20 local chapters, the UEVF continues to grow, evolve, and make a tangible difference in the lives of young Vietnamese.

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