The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) held an event on September 30 aimed at celebrating the 71st anniversary of China’s National Day which falls on October 1.

Chairman of the Vietnam-China Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City
Duong Quan Ha addresses the gathering (Photo: VNA).

Upon addressing the gathering, Duong Quan Ha, chairman of the Vietnam-China Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City, highlighted the traditional friendship that exists between the two neighbours, which has been treasured by several generations of leaders from both sides.

Ha said the exchange of high-ranking visits has served to make remarkable contributions to elevating the comprehensive strategic co-operative partnership and taking it to new highs.

Furthermore, the HUFO, the Vietnam-China Friendship Association, the Chinese Consulate General, and the Chinese business community, have all worked closely in order to promote mutual understanding between Ho Chi Minh City and Chinese localities, according to Ha, helping to develop closer ties between the two nations.

In response, Chinese Deputy Consul General Hao Zhigang highlighted the sound traditional friendship between the two countries, adding that through the leadership of both Parties, coupled with joint efforts from the two peoples, co-operative relations have developed in a more practical and deeper manner across the fields of politics, economics, people, and diplomacy.

 He went on to thank the HUFO and the Vietnam-China Friendship Organisation of Ho Chi Minh City for supporting the Chinese Consulate General in promoting the comprehensive strategic co-operative partnership between both sides.

The Chinese office therefore stands ready to join hands with the HUFO in order to develop the mutual partnership moving forward, he said.