The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrated its 48 th founding anniversary (August 8) at the headquarters of its Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia on August 10. Prominent among the attendees were ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh, Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla and Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi along with ambassadors, chiefs of permanent representative missions to ASEAN and representatives of diplomatic corps in Indonesia. In his opening remarks, ASEAN Secretary General Minh reviewed the highlights of the evolution and development of the ten-member group over the past 48 years. He said the dream of an ASEAN Community where people are bound together in friendship, cooperation, peace, freedom and prosperity will be realised at the end of this year. The establishment of the ASEAN Community will bring many opportunities and interests to its member countries, he noted, adding that once more barriers are lifted, international and regional integration will be … [Read more...] about Bản in : ASEAN founding anniversary marked in Indonesia
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35th founding anniversary of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha marked in HCM City
(VOVworld)- A meeting to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha was held in HCM City on Saturday. 35th founding anniversary of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha marked in HCM City Most Vulnerable Thich Tri Quang, President of the Executive Committee of the HCM City Buddhist Sangha delivered a speech highlighting the significance of the establishment of the Buddhist Sangha. In his address, Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, President of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha praised the development of the organization over the past 35 years saying it illustrated that Buddhism has always accompanied the national development. Nguyen Hoang Nang, the President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front in HCM City said the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the HCM City Buddist Sangha have upheld the patriotic tradition and national unity. To mark the occasion, the HCM City Buddhist Sangha presented 1 billion VND to the Vietnam Fatherland Front to support flood victims in central … [Read more...] about 35th founding anniversary of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha marked in HCM City
Celebrating the 65th founding anniversary of youth volunteer force
The Hanoitimes - A ceremony to mark the 65th founding anniversary of the Vietnam youth volunteer force and present the Hero of People’s Armed Forces title to Youth Volunteer Team 36 was held in Hanoi on July 15. President Truong Tan Sang, representatives of ministries, departments, and youth volunteers from 63 provinces and cities across the country attended the ceremony. The Vietnam youth volunteer force was formed by late President Ho Chi Minh 65 years ago. The force has overcome numerous difficulties to complete its tasks, coordinating with the people and army in victories to lead to the success of the revolution and national reunification. Addressing the event, President Truong Tan Sang highlighted the contributions of Youth Volunteer Team 36 members who faced hardships and danger, made sacrifices and managed to complete the important task of protecting President Ho Chi Minh, the Party Central Committee, the Government and central agencies in the Viet Bac safety zone … [Read more...] about Celebrating the 65th founding anniversary of youth volunteer force
Center for Preservation and Promotion of the Vietnamese culture marks its 15th founding anniversary
On July 25th, in Hanoi, the Center for Preservation and Promotion of the Vietnamese culture marks its 15th founding anniversary. Member of the Politburo and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended and made a speech at the ceremony. … [Read more...] about Center for Preservation and Promotion of the Vietnamese culture marks its 15th founding anniversary
Arts programme mark Party’s founding anniversary
Nhan Dan - An arts programme was held at the Hanoi Opera House in Hanoi on February 2 to mark the 83rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (1930-2013). In his opening speech, Editor-in-chief of the Communist Review Vu Van Phuc recalled the glorious history of the CPV over the past 83 years, affirming that the CPV played a crucial role in the success of the Vietnamese revolution. Songs and dances featured at the programme praised the great achievements of the national revolutionary cause under the leadership of the CPV as well as the infinite love for President Ho Chi Minh, the Founder and Trainer of the CPV, for all Vietnamese people. The event also included exchanges with former Party and State leaders and exemplary models in studying and following President Ho Chi Minh's moral example. The interviewees expressed their determination to fulfil their assigned tasks and contribute to building a transparent and strong Party. On the occasion, the … [Read more...] about Arts programme mark Party’s founding anniversary