The community’s acting president Ngo The Luc, highlighted the country’s achievements over the past 64 years, especially during the 20 years of the renovation process.

The Vietnamese ambassador to Slovakia and Austria Nguyen Ba Than, praised the Vietnamese community’s efforts surmount difficulties due to the economic downturn and their active contributions to Vietnam’s development.

He also presented the Foreign Minister’s certificated of merit to Dao Thi Minh Tam.

The day’s programme featured football, volleyball, table tennis and Chinese chess. Bratislava FC won the football cup this year, for the third successive years.