“Vietnam: Peace, Integration and Development” published in Romania
Vietnam’s history, country, people and culture are introduced through a 90-page book named “Vietnam: Peace, Integration and Development” published by the Romanian Craiova University Publishing House.
“Vietnam: Peace, Integration and Development” is published by the Romanian Craiova University Publishing House. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s history, country, people and culture areintroduced through a 90-page book named “Vietnam: Peace, Integration andDevelopment” published by the Romanian Craiova University Publishing House.
Written by editor-in-chief of the MonitorOltenia newspaper Cristian Toma, the book reflects his experience ofVietnam during a fact-finding tour of the country. Admiration for the beauty ofVietnamese nature and people, and the development of the country feature in thefirst part of the book.
The following part provides an insight into Vietnam’s geographical location,political institutions, culture, history, religion, art, festivals, cuisine andtourist attractions. Notably, the author stressed that Vietnam has improved itsposition in the international arena and has contributed to regional and internationalforums like ASEAN and the UN.
The Doi moi (Reform) process in the past three decades helped Vietnam gainedcomprehensive development in economy and politics, improving the livelihoods ofits people, according to the book.
Regarding the East Sea issue, Toma gave legal and historical proof affirmingVietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly)archipelagos.
The book is billed as an encyclopedia about Vietnam and is expected to bringthe country’s culture, people and achievements closer to Romanian readers.
Previously, Toma wrote about Vietnam in Romania media such as editie.ro and monitoruldeoltenia.com.-VNA
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“Vietnam: Peace, Integration and Development” is published by the Romanian Craiova University Publishing House. (Photo: VNA) 
