At the function, Hoang Vinh Giang, President of the Vietnam-China Friendship Association of Hanoi chapter, affirmed that the close friendship between Vietnam and China have been developing thanks to efforts by the two Parties, Governments and people.

In 2010, Vietnam celebrates many major events, especially the millennium anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, which will make the Vietnam-China Friendship Year 2010 more special, he said.