Vietnam attends 83rd L’Humanité newspaper festival
The Nhan dan (People’s) newspaper is taking part in the 83rd Fête de l'Humanité, an annual festival of French newspaper L’Humanité, which opened in the suburbs of Paris on September 14.
Participants in the opening ceremony for the Vietnamese pavilion at the Fête de l'Humanité pose for a photo (Photo: nhandan.com.vn)
Paris (VNA) – The Nhan dan (People’s)newspaper is taking part in the 83rd Fête de l'Humanité, an annualfestival of French newspaper L’Humanité, which opened in the suburbs of Parison September 14.
Among those present at the opening ceremony forthe Vietnamese pavilion included Vietnamese Ambassador to France Nguyen Thiep,Lao Ambassador to France Yong Chanthalangsy, and Politburo member and permanentmember of the French Communist Party (PCF)’s Secretariat Denis Rondepierre.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Editor-in-chief ofthe Nhan dan newspaper Le Quoc Khanh said it is an honour for his newspaper tocontinue participating in the festival.
He stressed that this is a chance to enhance thetraditional relationship between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and thePCF, as well as between the two newspapers. It is also an occasion to re-affirmthe faithful solidarity between the Vietnamese communists and people, and theirFrench counterparts.
For his part, Rondepierre reiterated that theCPV and the PCF have maintained close-knit relations for many years.Particularly, during a visit to France last March, CPV General Secretary NguyenPhu Trong met with PCF General Secretary Pierre Laurent, and they agreed onmany measures to enhance cooperation.
The Fête de l'Humanité is considered afestival of the communist and left-wing movements across France and around theworld, attracting the participation of tens of communist and left-wing partiesfrom many countries.
It is not only an important political event ofFrance but also a festival of French people, especially the youth, as itprovides a platform for participants to introduce their countries’ culture,tourism and cuisine.-VNA
Vietnam is attending the 87th festival of L’Humanité (Humanity) Newspaper – a body of the French Communist Party, which is underway at La Courneuve Park on the outskirts of Paris from September 15-17.
On the occasion of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to France, the “L'Humanité” newspaper of France ran an article highlighting Vietnam’s economic development achievements and international integration strategies.
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Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh on August 7 received the outgoing French Defence Attaché in Vietnam Maj. Christophe Talon and his successor Lt. Maj. Marc Razafindranaly.
A play by French director Caroline Guila Nguyen will be performed at Ben Thanh Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City on September 21-22, announced French Consul General to the city Vincent Floreani.
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Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
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Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Participants in the opening ceremony for the Vietnamese pavilion at the Fête de l'Humanité pose for a photo (Photo: nhandan.com.vn) 
