Book exhibition marks Vietnam-UK ties
A book exhibition opened in Hanoi on September 26 to mark the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties.
The four-day event, co-organised by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the UK Embassy in Vietnam, aims to introduce domestic and foreign readers land and people of Vietnam and the UK as well as their cooperation.
At the opening ceremony, MIC Deputy Minister Do Quy Doan said the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the UK on September 11, 1973 opened up a new chapter in the history of bilateral friendship and cooperation.
The two nations’ diplomatic relations have since been continuously consolidated and developed, he noted.
On display are more than 1,000 valuable books published in both Vietnamese and English, giving readers a deep insight into the land, culture and people of the UK.
Through this event, book lovers have a chance to enjoy famous British literary works which were translated and published in Vietnam decades ago.
Also in September, together with the book exhibition, a UK film week in Vietnam and a Vietnam week in the UK will be held to mark this special occasion.