Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties marked in Hanoi
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-Iran Friendship Association organized a meeting in Hanoi on August 14 to mark the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Iran diplomatic ties.
Addressing the event, Chairman of the Vietnam-Iran Friendship Association Dang Nhu Loi said the 40th anniversary is an important milestone in bilateral ties, which have constantly developed over the years with the exchange of visits and signing of numerous cooperation agreements in the fields of economics, culture, science and technology, aviation, shipping and agriculture.
Iranian Ambassador to Vietnam Hossein Alvandi Behineh stated that people of both nations enjoy their long-established friendship. However, people-to-people exchange and bilateral trade have yet to match both sides’ potential, he said, urging ministries and agencies of the two countries to work more closely together to improve the situation.
The same day, President of the VUFO Vu Xuan Hong awarded the Chairman of the Iran-Vietnam Friendship Association, Seyyed Kamal Sajadi, the insignia “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations”.
The accolade is in recognition of his efforts to improve bilateral friendship and cooperation. Sajadi has headed the Iran-Vietnam Friendship Association since its foundation in 2002. He has given lectures on Vietnam at many universities in Iran and translated several Vietnamese books into Iranian, including “The tale of Kieu” – a classic work of Vietnamese literature.