Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association awarded Labour Order

The Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association (VHFA) was presented the Vietnamese State’s Labour Order, third class, for its significant contributions to the two countries’ relations at a ceremony in Viet Tri city, northern Phu Tho province, on August 29.

The Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association was presented the Vietnamese State’s Labour Order, third class, for its significant contributions to the two countries’ relations.
The Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association was presented the Vietnamese State’s Labour Order, third class, for its significant contributions to the two countries’ relations.

Addressing the event gathering more than 600 association members, VHFA Vice Chairman Pham Viet Son said the association has worked to enhance collaboration and build mutual understanding between Vietnamese and Hungarian people across a wide range of areas, including social affairs, politics, culture and economy.

Vietnam always remembers Hungary’s assistance and support, in the past and at present, including the training of nearly 3,500 scientists and technicians, he said.

Charge d’affaires Karolyi Marton from the Embassy of Hungary in Vietnam reviewed the co-operation outcomes, especially in education and training, and expressed his hope for additional joint activities to be launched to deepen the two countries’ friendship.

Over recent years, the affiliation between the two countries has been unceasingly expanded.

Relations between Ho Chi Minh City - the Vietnamese southern hub, and Hungary are considered significant. In 2014, trade between the two sides reached nearly US$44 million, up 24% from the previous year. The Vietnamese city welcomed more than 1,200 Hungarian tourists and licensed four Hungarian investment projects with a combined capital of US$3.7 million the same year.