Vietnam attends Asian Cultural Forum in Hong Kong
(VOV) - A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Anh Tuan took part in the 2013 Asia Cultural Cooperation Forum (ACCF 2013) in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on November 14.
At the event, the Vietnamese delegation said that the country has put forth policies to support and encourage the creativeness of writers and artists as well as protect their works and intellectual property.
Vietnam affirmed that culture and cultural cooperation in Asia for sustainable development in the context of globalisation need more practical multilateral interactions and dialogues.
Deputy Minister Tuan highlighted the importance of culture and literature in particular in the development history of humankind, noting that it is an inner strength of sustainable development.
Participants shared view that literature and culture play an important role in human life and development history.
They also proposed promoting cultural exchanges and cooperation within the region, affirming the forum serves as a bridge linking regional cultures, helping them show off their identities and reinforce solidarity.