The Mongolian delegation of retired diplomats includes experienced diplomats who have held ambassadorial positions in many countries, including those who have studied, worked, or visited Viet Nam.
At the meeting, Ambassador Jigjee Sereejav said: Within the framework of the visit, the delegation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Retirees Club of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, which demonstrates their desire to strengthen Viet Nam - Mongolia people-to-people cooperation based on the traditional friendship.
The members of the delegation shared memories about the country and people of Viet Nam, and expressed deep impressions of Viet Nam's rapid and comprehensive development in recent years.
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| The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations received a delegation of retired Mongolian diplomats. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
Speaking at the meeting, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, Phan Anh Son, expressed his pleasure at reconnecting with close friends of Viet Nam. He emphasized that in 1955, amidst Viet Nam’s recent signing of the Geneva Agreement and its temporary division, President Ho Chi Minh made the pivotal decision to officially visit Mongolia. This historic visit laid the foundation for the enduring friendship between the two nations, particularly between their people. The year 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of this milestone and the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Mongolia-Viet Nam Friendship Association.
President Phan Anh Son noted that, from April 29 to May 1, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations had proposed that the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee invite B. Gantuya, Vice President of the Mongolia - Viet Nam Friendship Association, to participate in the commemorative activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification in Ho Chi Minh City.
Gantuya is the granddaughter of the late Lieutenant General and Hero of Mongolian Labor, J. Jamian, who served as Chairman of the Mongolian Committee to Support Viet Nam and later became the first Chairman and then Honorary Chairman of the Mongolia-Viet Nam Friendship Association. He was also recognized as an Honorary Citizen of Ho Chi Minh City and had the honor of meeting President Ho Chi Minh seven times. This invitation reflects Viet Nam’s deep respect and gratitude for the unwavering support and solidarity extended by international friends throughout its struggle for national liberation and subsequent development.
Through the delegation, President Phan Anh Son conveyed the sincere appreciation of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, as well as that of the Vietnamese people, to the Mongolian Committee to Support Viet Nam and the Mongolia-Viet Nam Friendship Association for their invaluable friendship and support over the years.
On this occasion, Phan Anh Son proposed several initiatives to further strengthen people-to-people cooperation between Viet Nam and Mongolia.
First, the Viet Nam - Mongolia Friendship Association and the Mongolia - Viet Nam Friendship Association need to coordinate to organize online seminars and talks on the history of solidarity between the two peoples, especially during the Viet Nam's resistance war for independence and the post-war development process.
Second, it is suggested that the Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Retirement Board promote its experience and closely coordinate with the Mongolia - Viet Nam Friendship Association to act as a bridge for people-to-people exchange activities between the two countries.
Third, it is necessary to organize a delegation of Mongolian scholars, lecturers and students to visit Viet Nam for academic exchanges, to enhance understanding and cooperation. The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations is ready to act as a focal point to connect with domestic partners to facilitate these activities.
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| Các đại biểu chụp ảnh lưu niệm. (Ảnh: Đinh Hòa) |
Fourth, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations is ready to coordinate with universities to conduct online lectures introducing the country, people, foreign policy and development orientation of Viet Nam, and Viet Nam - Mongolia relations. The Mongolian side can also send experts and lecturers to participate in similar programs to introduce Mongolia in Viet Nam.
Ambassador Jigjee Sereejav highly appreciated the role and contributions of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Viet Nam - Mongolia Friendship Association in promoting the friendship between the two peoples. He welcomed the proposals of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and expressed his wish to enhance people-to-people exchanges, encourage people of the two countries to contact and learn about each other through cultural and tourism activities, among others.
Source: Vietnamtimes
