The French language was honoured in Buenos Aires on March 19 with astring of cultural activities jointly held by the Vietnamese Embassy inArgentina and 30 foreign organisations on the occasion of theInternational Francophone Day.
At the event, participantshighlighted the role of the French language in fostering solidarity,friendship and cooperation among nations for mutual development andpeace.
They also spoke highly of the the InternationalFrancophone Organisation (OIF) for promoting cultural diversity,sustainable development and human rights protection.
On the occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina showcased avariety of books, magazines, photos and cuisines to popularise theVietnamese people, country and tourism. The traditional long dress (Aodai) performance drew public attention.
This is the fourthconsecutive year the Argentina Foreign Ministry has coordinated with OIFmember countries to celebrate the event and further the common bondamong the French speaking community.
A member of theInternational Francophone Organisation (OIF) since 1970, Vietnam hasactively cooperated with other member states.
OIF groups 57 member countries and 20 observers. Members in theAsian-Pacific region include Cambodia, Laos, Vanuatu and Vietnam andobserver Thailand. The OIF opened the Regional Bureau for Asia-Pacificin Hanoi in 1994.-VNA
At the event, participantshighlighted the role of the French language in fostering solidarity,friendship and cooperation among nations for mutual development andpeace.
They also spoke highly of the the InternationalFrancophone Organisation (OIF) for promoting cultural diversity,sustainable development and human rights protection.
On the occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina showcased avariety of books, magazines, photos and cuisines to popularise theVietnamese people, country and tourism. The traditional long dress (Aodai) performance drew public attention.
This is the fourthconsecutive year the Argentina Foreign Ministry has coordinated with OIFmember countries to celebrate the event and further the common bondamong the French speaking community.
A member of theInternational Francophone Organisation (OIF) since 1970, Vietnam hasactively cooperated with other member states.
OIF groups 57 member countries and 20 observers. Members in theAsian-Pacific region include Cambodia, Laos, Vanuatu and Vietnam andobserver Thailand. The OIF opened the Regional Bureau for Asia-Pacificin Hanoi in 1994.-VNA
