Opening of the photo exhibition 'Vietnam-Mozambique: 50 years of solidarity and development'

Khai mạc triển lãm ảnh ‘Việt Nam-Mozambique: 50 năm đoàn kết và phát triển’

Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission Pham Tat Thang works with Joaquim Chissano University.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Mozambique diplomatic relations (June 25, 1975 - June 25, 2025), on June 26, in the capital Maputo, the Vietnamese Embassy in Mozambique in coordination with Joaquim Chissano University solemnly held the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition with the theme "Vietnam-Mozambique: 50 years of solidarity and development".

The exhibition was attended by about 300 delegates. On the Vietnamese side, there was Comrade Pham Tat Thang, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission and a delegation representing the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Government of Vietnam attending the 50th Anniversary of Mozambique's Independence Day, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique Tran Thi Thu Thin and many representatives of the Vietnamese community in Mozambique.

Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission Pham Tat Thang and University President Joaquim Chissano.

On the Mozambique side, there were Dr. João Gabriel de Barros, Rector of Joaquim Chissano University, a large number of lecturers, staff and students of Joaquim Chissano University and several other universities in the capital city of Maputo. Ambassadors and Heads of International Organizations in Maputo also attended the event.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ambassador Tran Thi Thu Thin affirmed that today's exhibition not only introduces a collection of photos, but is also an opportunity to introduce to Mozambican and international friends a steadfast, loyal friendship and solidarity that has overcome the challenges of time and geographical distance between Vietnam and Mozambique.

Ambassador Tran Thi Thu Thin speaks.

According to Ambassador Tran Thi Thu Thin, June 25, 1975 was the day Mozambique declared independence, which was also the day Vietnam and Mozambique officially established diplomatic relations, but the relationship between the two peoples began before that and was built on the basis of shared ideals and determination in the struggle for national independence and the right to freedom and self-determination.

The Ambassador affirmed: “The exhibition not only displays images of visits by generations of leaders of the two countries, but also many photos of generations of medical experts, educators, agricultural engineers and students of the two countries, vivid symbols of solidarity, friendship and practical and effective cooperation between Vietnam and Mozambique over the past half century.”

The photo exhibition, held at an important time in bilateral relations, is a profound gratitude to previous generations who have persistently fostered the friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Mozambique, and a message to today's young generation to continue promoting the precious heritage of the past half century to enhance understanding, respect and the spirit of cooperation for the common interests of the people of the two countries and for peace and common development of the two regions and the world.

The Ambassador believes that after graduation, students of Joaquim Chissano University, one of Mozambique's prestigious training institutions in international relations and public administration, will spread their good feelings and impressions about the country, people of Vietnam and the close ties between the two nations to Mozambican friends, becoming a bridge that actively contributes to the solidarity, friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Mozambique.

University President Joaquim Chissano speaks.

Dr. João Gabriel de Barros, Rector of Joaquim Chissano University, highly appreciated the initiative of the Vietnamese Embassy in Mozambique to organize the photo exhibition, affirming that this is not only a commemorative event, but also a practical lesson in history, diplomacy and international cooperation, an opportunity for the university's students to learn more about the country, people of Vietnam and the friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Mozambique.

Principal João Gabriel de Barros said that one of the highlights of the bilateral relationship in recent times is cooperation in the field of education, through the two countries granting student exchange scholarships and Vietnam sending many education experts to work and teach at training and educational management institutions in Mozambique.

Dr. João Gabriel de Barros expressed his hope that in the coming time, education will continue to be one of the priority areas in bilateral cooperation, and hoped that students and young generations of the two countries will play a more active role in promoting solidarity, friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Mozambique.

Give gifts to students with excellent achievements.

On this occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy in Mozambique cooperated with Movitel company to present 30 gifts to students of Joaquim Chissano University with excellent academic achievements.