In the afternoon of September 26th, at the National Library of Viet Nam, the Ministry of Information and Communication coordinated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Embassy of the United Kingdom to Viet Nam to organize a Book Exhibition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Viet Nam – United Kingdom diplomatic relations.
At the exhibition, the Organizing Committee has selected to exhibit about 1,000 precious documents, publications in English and Vietnamese which are being housed at the National Library of Viet Nam.
These publications covering such fields as History, Politics, Economics, Culture, Art-Literature, Science-Technology, etc. have helped outline the development of the United Kingdom – a foggy land from England to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Especially, this is also a chance for book lovers to approach many famous English literature works which have been translated and published in Viet Nam decades ago.
Beside displaying publications, the Exhibition also introduced to the public many documentary photos reflexing the comprehensive collaboration between Governments and the people of the two countries.
The Book Exhibition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Viet Nam – United Kingdom diplomatic relations is a meaningful cultural activity aiming to help the public better understand about the British’s country, people and culture – a country being rich in traditional culture, history and hospitality. This is also an opportunity for those loving the United Kingdom to explore more about different areas of its social life from tradition to current trends, through which the exchange and sustainable friendship cooperation relations between Viet Nam and the United Kingdom are more and more strengthened.
The Exhibition lasts from 26th until 29th of September 2013.
On September 11, 1973 the diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and the United Kingdom were established. Since then, this relationship has been further enhanced and achieved sustainable development. During the last 40 years, the two countries have established and developed the strong collaboration relations in all fields of politics – diplomatic, regional and global issues, commerce – investment, cooperation for sustainable social – economic development, education – training, security – defense and public diplomacy.
Photos of the same event:
H.E. Antony Stokes – British Ambassador to Viet Nam deliver speech at the Exhibition Opening
Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communication, H.E. Đỗ Quý Doãn deliver speech at the Exhibition Opening
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News: Hồng Vân, Photos: Hùng Mạnh