Vietnam participating in the organization of the “Intentional Francophone Days - 2008” in Bangladesh
The program that will last for 3 weeks in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and in some other big cities comprises many activities: press conferences for promoting the program, cultural exhibitions, diffusion of member countries’ movies and Francophone Gala evening. The organization board also has issued many propaganda publications, leaflets, and posters, to bring detailed information about the Francophone Community and to present the main points of the member countries’ culture.
In his speech delivered on the occasion at Alliance Francaise de Dacca in March 9th, 2008, the Vietnamese Ambassador H.E.Mr Nguyen Van That summarized the history of activities of Vietnam in the Francophone Community, as an active and fully responsible member. These efforts from Vietnam’s part demonstrated at the same time Vietnam’s policy in diversifying international relations and the country’s eagerness to integrate into the international community. Vietnam is ready and is able to be a trusted partner of all countries in the international community for the same purpose of contributing to peace, co-operation and development of all countries. The Ambassador emphasized on the Government of Vietnam’s willingness to strengthen the cooperative activities between the member countries, and through these activities, to promote the cooperation South-South and North-South in all sectors and by diversified means. He gave as example the trilateral cooperation in agriculture between Vietnam and some African countries, financed by international organizations. The Ambassador thanked the support and contribution to Vietnam from other countries in the Francophone Community during the previous 38 years.
Vietnam will also contribute its part to the exhibitions on this occasion, presenting the interesting features of the country, the people and the tourism potential in Vietnam. The main tourist attraction events of Vietnam in the year 2008 such as the Mekong Tourist Festival, Festival Hue 2008, the election campaign for selecting 7 natural wonders of the world, with participation of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang cavern, and the ecological tourist area Sapa- Phanxipang, are in the center of the exhibitions. Besides, other cultural activities of Vietnam are also presented, including the Global Summit of Women in June 2008 in Vietnam.
On the same occasion, together with other Embassies, the Vietnam Embassy has organized a food gathering at the French-speaking gala evening with typical dishes from many countries. The Vietnam Embassy was proud to present the main traditional dishes of Vietnam./.