Mekong sub-regional nations’ Lunar New Year marked

via CAAI News Media

April 13, 2010

A friendship exchange programme was held in Hanoi on April 10 to mark the traditional Lunar New Years of Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar and the success of the 16th ASEAN Summit.

President of the Hanoi Chapter of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Pham Xuan Hang expressed the hope to share the sincerity and friendship through friendly and peaceful activities, held regularly by the union and friendship associations, which will enhance mutual understanding and fasten the solidarity between the Hanoians and people of other ASEAN nations.

2010 is an important year for people of Hanoi and the whole nation as Vietnam will celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi and Vietnam is the Chair of ASEAN to strive for a goal of a peaceful and prosperous ASEAN Community. To fulfil this task need the supports and assistance of people in ASEAN, Hang noted.

On behalf of the four embassies in Hanoi, Myanmar Ambassador to Vietnam Khin Maung Soe took the occasion to thank the solidarity and friendship of people of Hanoi and the whole country while he celebrated his traditional Lunar New Year abroad.

The Myanmar diplomat wished for the further development of the friendship and cooperation among the four countries’ people and Vietnam, friendship organisations and embassies, thus contributing to the cause of peace, friendship and cooperation in the region and the world at large.

The delegates attended special Lunar New Year festivals and special folk music performances and Vietnam. (VNA)