Photo courtesy of the Embassy of Belarus in Vietnam
MINSK, 2 April (BelTA) - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vladimir Borovikov together with Rector of Hanoi University Nguyen Van Trao and representatives of the diplomatic missions of Russia and Kazakhstan opened the Week of Cultures of Russian-Speaking Countries in Hanoi, the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Vietnam told BelTA.
In his remarks Ambassador Vladimir Borovikov highlighted the continuing importance of the Russian language in strengthening friendly relations between Vietnam and the former Soviet republics. Exploring the distinct cultures of Russian-speaking countries, including Belarus, contributes to mutual spiritual enrichment.
On the sidelines of the event, the Ambassador held a brief meeting with the Hanoi University leadership.
In his remarks Ambassador Vladimir Borovikov highlighted the continuing importance of the Russian language in strengthening friendly relations between Vietnam and the former Soviet republics. Exploring the distinct cultures of Russian-speaking countries, including Belarus, contributes to mutual spiritual enrichment.
The head of the diplomatic mission underscored the role of education in developing Belarusian-Vietnamese humanitarian cooperation, including expanding inter-university ties and developing joint programs.
On the sidelines of the event, the Ambassador held a brief meeting with the Hanoi University leadership.
Cultural cooperation between Belarus and Vietnam relies on the agreement on cooperation in culture and art between the Belarusian Culture Ministry and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam signed in Minsk on 21 December 2007. Belarus and Vietnam regularly exchange days of culture and organize other events in this field. For example, in 2024 Ho Guom Opera House hosted the Belarusian Night in Hanoi featuring the Zhinovich National Academic Folk Orchestra, the Belarusian dance company Khoroshki and soloists of the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater. The concert was warmly welcomed by Vietnamese audiences.
The Belarusian-Vietnamese cooperation, including in culture and education, is facilitated by the mutual visa waiver agreement which entered into force on 30 January 2025.
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