According to the organizers, the event reviewed the historical trajectory of cooperation and friendship between the two peoples while outlining orientations for future bilateral ties, particularly in people-to-people diplomacy across culture, tourism, trade and investment.

Speaking at the ceremony, Tran Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Vietnam-Nepal Friendship Association, said the Vietnamese people have never forgotten the moral support extended by the Nepalese people, through progressive solidarity organizations, during Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation and reunification. Nepal’s voice in support of Vietnam’s just cause at international forums during difficult years, he said, provided strong encouragement and added strength to the Vietnamese people.

That support, Tran Anh Tuan noted, went beyond diplomatic principles and was rooted in a common understanding between the two nations, which uphold common values of independence, freedom and compassion-core principles found in Buddhism as well as other religions embraced by both societies.

Expressing thanks to Nepalese friends who have stood side by side with Vietnam, Tran Anh Tuan said the Vietnam-Nepal Friendship Association, together with its trusted partner, the Nepal Peace and Solidarity Council (NPSC), takes pride in its role as a dedicated steward nurturing the friendship between the two peoples.

He added that unlike conventional anniversary events, this year’s commemoration also included a scientific seminar, reflecting a new approach in people-to-people diplomacy by moving beyond exchanges of sentiment to research, analysis and discussion aimed at identifying practical and effective solutions for cooperation.

Rabindra Adhikari, coordinator of the Nepal Peace and Solidarity Council expressed appreciation to the Vietnamese Government, leaders and people of both countries for their sustained efforts in building a close and enduring friendship.

Rabindra Adhikari described Vietnam as a long-standing symbol of resilience, perseverance and sacrifice, noting that the country’s achievements in transformation and development over a relatively short period have served as a source of inspiration for many nations, including Nepal.

As both countries navigate an increasingly complex global landscape marked by climate change, political instability and economic uncertainty, he said, closer cooperation between Vietnam and Nepal has become more necessary than ever. In this context, the two countries can play a constructive role in promoting sustainable development, advancing science and technology, and reinforcing the principles of peace and diplomacy.

He also highlighted the importance of establishing direct air links and diplomatic representation as key steps to further strengthen people-to-people exchanges and cultural connectivity between the two nations.

The scientific seminar, held immediately after the anniversary ceremony, brought together scholars from the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and experts from Nepal. Discussions focused on three main pillars for future cooperation: political trust and people-to-people diplomacy; economic and trade cooperation; and cultural, tourism and spiritual connectivity.

Participants agreed that while Vietnam-Nepal relations have seen positive development over the past five decades, cooperation potential, particularly in agriculture, industry, trade, tourism, services and people-to-people exchanges, remains underutilized. They called for greater information-sharing on each country’s strengths, more international conferences and dialogues on bilateral relations, expanded exchanges at all levels, stronger education cooperation through student and researcher exchange programs, and the organization of economic, trade and tourism exhibitions in both countries.

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Vietnamese Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held talks with Nepalese Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav in Kathmandu on August 24, during which they shared their countries’ development goals and mapped out major directions to enhance bilateral cooperation.

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Vietnamese Ambassador to India, concurrently accredited to Nepal and Bhutan, Nguyen Thanh Hai has expressed confidence that Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan’s official visit to Nepal from August 23-28 will give fresh impetus to stronger, more substantive and effective cooperation between the two countries.