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Duoc noted Vystrcil’s selection of HCM City as the first stop of his visit reflects the city’s role, potential, and economic–diplomatic position. He expressed belief that the visit will help strengthen the traditional friendship, provide a strong impetus for Vietnam–Czech relations, and promote cooperation between the Czech Republic and the southern largest city in the time to come.

The visit by the Czech Senate President demonstrates that parliamentary cooperation is an important pillar of bilateral relations and underscores the commitment of both countries to strengthening linkages, promoting cooperation, and elevating Vietnam – Czech relations to a new height.

Hung emphasised that the visit aimed to concretise the newly-elevated Strategic Partnership while preparing for the upcoming visit to Vietnam by senior Czech leaders. He briefed the hosts on Vietnam’s socio-economic situation, highlighting major breakthroughs in science–technology, innovation, digital transformation and human resources development.

Total donations from the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic have so far reached 5.4 billion VND, including 1.5 billion VND sent in the first phase. The remaining amount will soon be transferred to the VFF Central Committee for distribution to affected areas.

According to the organsing board, the event will gather standout contestants from various European countries together with Vietnamese and European artists, fashion designers, and business leaders, promoting national pride as well as spreading values of humanity and integration.

Vietnam always attaches great importance to strengthening its traditional friendship with the Czech Republic, one of its priority partners in Central and Eastern Europe.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Slovakia Pham Truong Giang stressed that National Day is an occasion to honour the indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people, which has turned the country into a symbol of peace, development, and international integration.

The Honouring the Vietnamese Language contest is not only a language event but also a manifestation of the Vietnamese community’s love for their homeland and cultural roots.

The ASEAN+3 Film Festival opened in Prague on September 3 (local time), bringing together the film industries of ASEAN member states (Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand), alongside China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic on August 28 held a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day (September 2), as well as the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

President of the Czech Senate Milos Vystrčil affirmed that the Czech Republic values its long-standing and sustainable relationship with Vietnam, a partnership built on a foundation of respect and cooperation for decades.

Indonesian Ambassador Rina P. Soemarno, who currently serves as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Prague, emphasised the spirit of regional solidarity and cooperation, and the importance of enhancing ASEAN–Czech Republic relations.

The Vietnamese language teaching in the Czech Republic has garnered a mix of public and private backing, aiming for 80% of Vietnamese-origin kids in the European country to be fluent in the mother tongue by 2030.

As a highlight in this year's cultural diplomacy journey, the programme served as a bridge connecting the two cultures, tradition and modernity, as well as the past and the future, aiming to honour the long-lasting and sustainable friendship between the countries.

Vietnam’s presence stood out with five well-decorated booths featuring the national flag, conical hats, silk paintings, and traditional ceramics - all reflecting the country’s rich heritage and cultural openness.

Nam noted that the Czech Republic has great potential for cooperation with Vietnamese localities, especially in areas such as machinery and equipment manufacturing, science and technology, chemicals, fertilisers and pharmaceuticals.

Ambassador Duong Hoai Nam highlighted the significance of the memorial as both a historical marker and a powerful symbol of enduring friendship between the two countries.

During meetings with leaders and working sessions with the business community in localities of the Central European country, the two sides disused many measures to further strengthen cooperation in various fields between Hanoi and Czech localities.

The Czech daily Nasepravda highlighted Vietnam's successes last year along with promising economic opportunities between the two countries.

PM Chinh encouraged Skoda Auto to manufacture not only passenger cars but also other types of vehicles, engines, and components for automobile factories in Vietnam, leveraging the country as a strategic base to expand its reach across Southeast Asia.