VN-DPRK diplomatic ties marked

VGP - A ceremony was held in Ha Noi on January 27 to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) (January 31, 1950 – January 31, 2015)

January 28, 2015 4:19 PM GMT+7

President of the Viet Nam-DPRK Friendship Association Pham Tat Dong and DPRK Ambassador Kim Chang Il both expressed satisfaction at new developments in the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Dong affirmed that friendship associations in both countries will continue to work to further mutual friendship and solidarity.

He expressed his thanks to the DPRK Party, State and people for assisting Viet Nam historically during its struggle for liberation and currently with its development.

At the event, the DPRK ambassador said he is delighted to see Viet Nam’s socio-economic development achievements, affirming his country’s dedication to maintain its partnership with Viet Nam.

Two sides agreed that activities in honour of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties will mark a new chapter in the history of the two countries, as will increase cooperation across sectors, including politics, economics and culture.

The get-together was attended by Vice National Assembly Chairman Huynh Ngoc Son, Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Affairs Tran Dac Loi, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Minh Khoi, and DPRK Ambassador to Viet Nam Kim Chang Il, among others.

By Ngoc Van