Attending the ceremony was Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (VHTTDL) Hoang Dao Cuong.
The ceremony was also attended by Dr. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the Department of International Cooperation (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), Embassy of Japan in Vietnam... and Mr. Le Ngoc Dinh's family.
The Certificate of Merit from the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs to Mr. Le Ngoc Dinh is recognition of his contributions to the development of cultural and tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Japan in particular, the development of the Culture, Sports and Tourism industry in general.
Overview of the ceremony.
Speaking at the ceremony, Japanese Minister and Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam Watanabe Shige expressed his sincere gratitude for his continuous contribution to strengthening the close friendship between Japan and Vietnam. Male.
During his time on the job, Mr. Le Ngoc Dinh coordinated to welcome many delegations of Japanese experts to support the implementation of cooperation projects between the two countries on preserving and restoring tangible and intangible cultural heritage such as streets. Hoi An ancient town, My Son relic site, Hue royal court music...
In addition, he provided great support in the preparation and completion of necessary procedures to establish the Japan Cultural Exchange Center under the Japan International Exchange Foundation in 2008.
This is the premise for the Japanese Cultural Exchange Center in Vietnam to come into operation, organizing many cultural events every year, contributing to promoting Vietnamese people's understanding of Japanese culture.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong spoke at the ceremony.
At the ceremony, Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong congratulated Mr. Le Ngoc Dinh, and recognized and appreciated his contributions to cultural, sports and tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Japan recently. .
During more than 34 years working at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, former Deputy Director Le Ngoc Dinh has devoted himself to the cause of foreign cultural affairs, achieving many important achievements, especially in Vietnamese cooperation. - Japan.
Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong believes that, after retirement, with his extensive experience in foreign affairs and affection for the land of the rising sun, Mr. Le Ngoc Dinh will take on the position of Chairman of the Exchange Association. Vietnam - Japan culture continues to contribute to the development of Vietnam - Japan cooperation in the fields of culture, sports and tourism.
Minister, Deputy Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam Watanabe Shige awarded the Certificate of Merit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan to Mr. Le Ngoc Dinh.
Mr. Le Ngoc Dinh was extremely moved and expressed his gratitude to the Leaders of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Vietnam Cultural Exchange Association. South - Japan has highly appreciated his contributions in recent times.
He said that this honor belongs to the officers, specialists, experts and artists of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam, officers, employees, members of the Vietnam - Japan Cultural Exchange Association and he is the person lucky enough to receive this noble award. In the coming time, as Chairman of the Vietnam - Japan Cultural Exchange Association and Director of the Sugi Ryotaro Nui Truc Japanese Language Center, he wishes and orients to organize annual festivals and events in Vietnam. celebrate Vietnam - Japan cultural exchange, and also actively introduce Vietnamese culture in Japan.
Some pictures at the ceremony:
Delegates came to attend the ceremony.
