Former German ambassador to Vietnam awarded Friendship Order

Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh presented the Friendship Order to Dr. Guido Hildner, former Ambassador of Germany to Vietnam, in Berlin on October 9, in recognition of the latter’s significant contributions to strengthening the countries’ strategic partnership and friendship during his tenure, which concluded in mid-2024.

At the ceremony, Minh remarked that the award reflects the Vietnamese State’s appreciation of Hildner’s contributions to fostering bilateral relations, particularly his engagement in supporting medical supplies, equipment, and vaccines for Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The former ambassador collaborated with Vietnamese experts and organisations for the sustainable preservation of architectural works and cultural heritage sites in Hue – Vietnam’s ancient capital, as part of the German Federal Foreign Office’s cultural conservation programme. Additionally, he contributed to the effective operation of the Vietnamese-German University in Vietnam.

In January 2022, he facilitated the visit of the German frigate Bayern to Ho Chi Minh City, reflecting Germany's commitment to maritime security cooperation with Vietnam. He was also instrumental in arranging German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s official trip to Vietnam in November 2022, and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s state visit to the nation in January 2024.

Upon receiving the award, Hildner expressed his deep appreciation and addressed himself as a loyal friend of Vietnam.

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