Ms Hoa highlighted the active contributions of Mr Kutin in particular and SOS International Children Village in general to developing cooperation relations with Vietnam as well as taking care of children, especially children in difficult circumstances.

She hoped that Mr Kutin will continue to make valuable contributions to Vietnam.

Mr Kutin said the system of 12 SOS Children Villages in Vietnam is considered a typical national model for the country to carry out a new project in Dien Bien province, he said.

SOS Children Villages are actively operating in 132 countries and territories in the world.