Hungarian Officer’s Cross of Merit bestowed on Vietnamese diplomat
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thi Bich Thao was honoured with Hungarian Officer’s Cross of Merit during a recent ceremony held by Hungary's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
This took place in recognition of Ambassador Thao’s exceptional contributions to the development of comprehensive ties between the two sides.
On behalf of the Hungarian President, State Secretary for Bilateral Relations at the Ministry Illés Boglárka presented the honour to Ambassador Thao, praising her as an experienced, passionate, and highly respected diplomat in Hungary. Over her more than three years serving as the Vietnamese Ambassador, she has played an instrumental role in advancing the partnership between both parties to new heights, she said.
The Hungarian official reviewed a number of important milestones in joint diplomatic and economic ties with Ambassador Thao’s contributions, noting that during her working tenure, the diplomat has also maintained strong relationships with Hungary’s Parliament, ministries, and local authorities, especially in education, culture, and justice.
She has actively promoted both nations’ culture and literature through events such as a ceremony held to honour Vietnamese and Hungarian translators in August, 2023.
She also acknowledged the Vietnamese Ambassador’s dedication to fostering cultural and educational exchanges, along with her contributions to a greater understanding of Vietnam’s rich history and culture among the Hungarian people.
Meanwhile, Daniel Lorincz, head of the ministry's Department of Regional Integration and International Trade, praised Ambassador Thao’s contributions to the growth of the comprehensive partnership between the two countries, voicing his hope that the diplomat will continue to step up with greater efforts specifically aimed at reinforcing the bilateral friendship and ties of all-round co-operation.
For her part, the Vietnamese Ambassador expressed her deep gratitude towards the Hungarian State, ministries, and localities for their support during her tenure. She therefore pledged to continue dedicating herself to the further boosting development of the traditional friendship and comprehensive ties between the two nations.
