The Vietnamese Embassies in Thailand and Russia on March 8 held ceremonies to mark International Women’s Day with the participation of the embassy staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community.

Addressing the event in Bangkok, Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh wished the female expatriates will continue to promote the fine tradition of Vietnamese women and enhance the solidarity within their committee in Thailand, and contribute more to the development of Thailand as well as to the growth of the two countries’ traditional friendship.

The ceremony featured musical performances and poem recitations, among other activities.

Meanwhile, in Moscow, Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi expressed his best wishes to the group at the ceremony honouring their role.

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At the event in Moscow, Russia. (Photo: VNA)

Highlighting their important contributions in any position and role, he recalled the work of Vietnamese women in Russia to help safely repatriate Vietnamese trapped in conflict in eastern Ukraine and their engagements in charity activities and contributions to Vietnam.

Khoi said the embassy always accompanies the Vietnamese community in Russia with a hope that it will grow stronger and contribute more to the homeland.

He wished that the overseas Vietnamese mothers and sisters will further educate their next generations about Vietnam and the Vietnamese language./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency