Strengthening people-to-people diplomacy activities between Ho Chi Minh City and Germany

On the morning of September 30th, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations held a solemn meeting to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and Vietnam (September 23, 1975 - September 23, 2025) and the 35th anniversary of German reunification (October 3, 1990 - October 3, 2025).

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Ho Xuan Lam, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, stated that Vietnam-Germany relations have continuously developed over the past 50 years, especially in the economic and trade sectors, with increasingly deep, effective, and comprehensive cooperation, achieving success in all areas.

Mr. Ho Xuan Lam, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Union of Friendship Organizations of Ho Chi Minh City, delivered a congratulatory speech. (Photo: Xuan Khu/VNA)

Germany is currently Vietnam's second-largest trading partner in Europe and one of Vietnam's largest ODA donors.

Ho Chi Minh City is a location with many significant contributions to the concretization of Vietnam-Germany bilateral relations. Examples include the German International School, the Vietnamese-German University (VGU), and the German House, which are exemplary projects that spread the German-Vietnamese language, culture, and spirit of cooperation. These projects vividly demonstrate the close connection between education , research, and development practices, while affirming Ho Chi Minh City's pioneering role in Vietnam-Germany cooperation.

Currently, Ho Chi Minh City, together with its German partners, is implementing numerous cooperation activities in the fields of green energy, smart urban development, healthcare, finance, and climate change response.

In particular, the increasing presence of German businesses in the city in sustainable investment sectors demonstrates the social responsibility and long-term vision of German investors towards Vietnam.

In terms of people-to-people diplomacy, the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City is proud to have participated in many meaningful people-to-people diplomatic activities between the two countries.

In particular, in 2025, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Association coordinated with relevant agencies to implement a series of rich and practical events such as the German Career Guidance Bus and the Tree Planting Ceremony commemorating 50 years of Vietnam-Germany cooperation, and people-to-people exchange activities at the German Festival.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations is committed to being a reliable partner, an enthusiastic advisor, and a sustainable people-to-people bridge for the strategic relationship between Vietnam and Germany.

Ms. Andrea Suhl, Consul General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City, delivers a congratulatory speech. (Photo: Xuan Khu/VNA)

Thanking the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations for organizing this solemn ceremony, Ms. Andrea Suhl, Consul General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City, stated that over the past 50 years, bilateral relations between Germany and Vietnam have continuously developed in all fields thanks to the active efforts of both countries.

Highly appreciating Vietnam's strong development potential in the new phase, Ms. Andrea Suhl stated that Germany, with its strengths in education and economic development, is ready to accompany and cooperate closely with Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, in this new development phase.

German businesses are ready to cooperate with Vietnamese partners in technology transfer and training high-quality human resources for Vietnam. Germany has also been strengthening cooperation with Vietnam in areas where Germany has strengths and Vietnam prioritizes development, such as education and training, clean energy, and environmental protection.

Ms. Andrea Suhl expressed her delight and appreciated Ho Chi Minh City's role in developing bilateral relations between Germany and Vietnam, noting its role as the location for numerous cooperation projects between the two countries and as the headquarters of the Vietnamese-German University and the German House – vivid symbols of the excellent cooperative relationship between Germany and Vietnam. She pledged to continue to cooperate closely with the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations in implementing people-to-people diplomacy activities, strengthening understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries.

(VNA/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/tang-cuong-cac-hoat-dong-ngoai-giao-nhan-dan-giua-thanh-pho-ho-chi-minh-va-duc-post1066032.vnp