Friendship Association congress tightens Vietnam- Indonesia ties
VOV.VN - The 4th congress of the Vietnam - Indonesia Friendship Association is set to take place on October 27, at the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) headquarters in Hanoi via both in-person and online formats.
During the course of the event, delegates will discuss and approve a review of the Association’s activities over the past 5 years, while outlining orientations for the 2021-2026 term. It will also elect the Central Committee, the Standing Committee, the Inspection Committee and other key leadership positions.
During the 2015-2020 term, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, people-to-people diplomacy activities and those of the Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association have changed in a suitable, proactive, flexible, creative, and effective manner.
The Association has actively contributed to strengthening solidarity, friendship, and cooperation, and expanding exchanges within the new framework of the strategic partnership.
It has promoted its role as a bridge, connecting the two countries' partners as a means of stepping up cooperation, taking advantage of resources for socio-economic development, and protecting national interests.
Applauding the efforts of the Association in tightening the friendship between Vietnam and Indonesia, Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam, Denny Abdi, expressed his wish that the Association will have a new President and Executive Committee.
He said he hopes that the new President will continue to further promote cooperation and exchange activities and programs between the two nations.
The Indonesian Embassy in Hanoi as well as the Indonesian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City always support the programs organized by the Association, he said adding that the embassy is ready to serve a bridge to introduce and support the organization of face-to-face or online meetings and exchanges between the people of the two countries.
The 4th Congress of the Vietnam - Indonesia Friendship Association will feature the participation of Denny Abdi, Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam, VOV leaders, and representatives of relevant ministries, departments, and those of Vietnamese organizations, individuals and businesses that have relations with Indonesia.