Within the framework of the visit to India by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, on the afternoon of December 17, 2021, in New Delhi, India, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung attended the meeting. had a working session with Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Culture and Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India.
On behalf of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam, Minister Nguyen Van Hung thanked the Secretary of State for taking the time to receive and work with the delegation and was pleased to say that during the talks and meetings of the The President of the National Assembly, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of India, the leaders all affirmed the importance of culture in the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam – India. The two countries are long-standing traditional friends. The great leader of the two nations, President Ho Chi Minh and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation for the traditional friendship between Vietnam and India. This relationship has continued to be nurtured and nurtured by generations of leaders and people of the two countries. Since the diplomatic relationship was established in 1972, the relationship between the two countries has been increasingly expanded, enhanced and become a comprehensive strategic partnership with strong political and economic development. culture, people-to-people exchange. The Minister said that although the organizational models of the two countries are different, Vietnam is the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Indian side is separate ministries, but the cooperation relationship in all three areas is similar. have in common is achieving practical efficiency. Culture is a soft power, contributing to the sustainable development of the country. Sports develop for people. Tourism towards specific cultural products.
The Minister suggested the two sides work together to well organize “Vietnamese Culture Week in India” and “Indian Culture Week in Vietnam” on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2022; strengthen cooperation in the field of archeology, restoration and restoration of cultural heritage; cooperation in the field of cinema. Vietnam is ready to welcome Bollywood filmmakers to film at famous scenic spots. The Minister also suggested the two sides consider organizing more tourism promotion seminars and cultural investment and association projects.
Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Culture and Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India expressed her honor to welcome Minister Nguyen Van Hung. Ms. Lekhi said that the two countries have a long history of exchanges, archaeological evidence shows that the two countries were still “neighbors” when civilizations had exchanges and acclimatization from the 40s to 50s. CN. Cham culture is a branch of ancient Indian culture, which is a good legacy left by ancestors, showing two peoples with the same origin. She expressed respect and admiration for Vietnam’s leaders, President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap. Along with the good results in cultural cooperation between the two countries, the Secretary of State shared the responsibility of the two Culture Ministries to continue transmitting and educating the young generation about good traditions and cultural values. of the two countries. Cultural and people-to-people exchanges are the solid foundation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Secretary of State said that India has a lot of knowledge, skills, and experts on conservation and religion. creating cultural heritages and museums and is ready to support Vietnam in these areas. Right at the beginning of 2022, a delegation of Indian experts will go to Vietnam to survey committed archaeological projects.
Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi agreed with Minister Nguyen Van Hung on organizing art and culture programs in each country on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and also the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. Welcoming the initiative of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the Cultural Exchange Protocol for the period 2022-2025, she said that she is actively completing internal procedures for early signing, serving as a basis for the implementation of the Protocol. Declaring activities in 2022 with many meaningful events.
The two Ministers agreed to promote cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges to a new height to meet the expectations of the leaders and the needs of the two peoples, and at the same time do a good job of communicating and spreading to the public. good cultural values of the two nations.