Speaking at the function, Nguyen Truong Giang, Chairman of the HCMC Vietnam–Romania Friendship Association, welcomed Romania’s recent socio-economic achievements and noted that 75 of Romania’s 107 years as a unified, independent nation have been spent building diplomatic ties with Vietnam. He highlighted Romania’s support for Vietnam during the struggle for national liberation and in its post-war reconstruction.

Romania provided equipment and experts to Vietnam in areas such as construction, oil and gas, healthcare, mining, railways and defence. It also trained more than 4,000 Vietnamese students, researchers and interns, many of whom later became leading specialists, key engineers and senior managers.

This is a priceless legacy of bilateral friendship, stressed Giang.

According to the official, cooperation has expanded in recent years, including biosphere conservation and eco-tourism between Ben Tre and Tulcea, partnerships between Iasi–Hue and Timisoara–Da Nang, and training programmes linking Ploiesti Petroleum University with Vietnam Petroleum Institute.

Two-way trade has grown steadily, reaching US$533.6 million in 2024, with both sides aiming to raise the figure to US$1 billion. About 2,000 Vietnamese currently work in Romania, and more Romanian universities are participating in education fairs in Vietnam.

Tourism has also grown, supported by Vietnam’s decision to grant 90-day visa-free entry to Romanian citizens from August 15, 2025. Cultural exchanges have intensified during the anniversary year, including Vietnamese Culture Day in Romania, a Brâncuși exhibition in Bat Trang (Hanoi), and a concert featuring cellist Dinh Hoai Xuan with Romanian folk artists.

Taking the floor, Romanian Ambassador Cristina Romila said Vietnam is one of Romania’s key partners in the Asia-Pacific region, emphasising that ties are built on traditional friendship and mutual support. She welcomed Vietnam’s visa-free policy, noting that it boosted Romanian visitor numbers and strengthened business links, including cooperation in green energy and large-scale industrial projects.

She added that parliamentary dialogue and public diplomacy have become more active. She also praised Ho Chi Minh City’s friendship organisations as pioneers in advancing bilateral relations and people-to-people diplomacy.

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