The Vietnam Festival is underway in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE). Taking place from October 9-19, it celebrates the 20thanniversary of Vietnam–UAE diplomatic ties, luring the public with aseries of music and cultural events.
Attractions includefolk music performances, a range of culinary treats offered by 2012Master Chef Vietnam winners, plus documents and screenings featuringVietnam, its people and relations with the UAE over the past years.
The event is co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in UAE and UAE’s Foreign and Culture Ministries.
On the occasion, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Phuong Ngamet with Minister of Development and International Cooperation SheikhaLubna Al Qasimi, Minister of State and Managing Director of Dubai WorldExpo 2020 Bid Committee Reem Al Hashimi, her counterpart Abdullah AlHamed, Assistant to UAE Foreign Minister Tariq Ahmed Al Haidan and ViceExecutive Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Khadem Al Rumaithi.
During the meetings, the UAE side declared that they attachimportance to further cementing all-around cooperation with Vietnam.
Deputy FM Nga stated that Vietnam stands ready to promote multifaceted links with the UAE.
Both sides agreed to facilitate all-level visits, actively preparefor the second meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee scheduled fornext year in the UAE and activities in celebration of the anniversary.
Both foreign ministries will boost cooperation,consultations and work closely together at regional and global forumswhile improving the efficiency of links across trade, investment,labour, oil and gas, and tourism.-VNA
Attractions includefolk music performances, a range of culinary treats offered by 2012Master Chef Vietnam winners, plus documents and screenings featuringVietnam, its people and relations with the UAE over the past years.
The event is co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in UAE and UAE’s Foreign and Culture Ministries.
On the occasion, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Phuong Ngamet with Minister of Development and International Cooperation SheikhaLubna Al Qasimi, Minister of State and Managing Director of Dubai WorldExpo 2020 Bid Committee Reem Al Hashimi, her counterpart Abdullah AlHamed, Assistant to UAE Foreign Minister Tariq Ahmed Al Haidan and ViceExecutive Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Khadem Al Rumaithi.
During the meetings, the UAE side declared that they attachimportance to further cementing all-around cooperation with Vietnam.
Deputy FM Nga stated that Vietnam stands ready to promote multifaceted links with the UAE.
Both sides agreed to facilitate all-level visits, actively preparefor the second meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee scheduled fornext year in the UAE and activities in celebration of the anniversary.
Both foreign ministries will boost cooperation,consultations and work closely together at regional and global forumswhile improving the efficiency of links across trade, investment,labour, oil and gas, and tourism.-VNA
