The PM briefed the participants on Vietnam’s socio-economic situation, affirming the important and positive contributions of the Vietnamese community abroad to the country's achievements. In the coming time, it will boost support for the Vietnam National Innovation Centre in terms of innovation and modern technology development, he added. According to the Ambassador, the Vietnamese community in Argentina numbers about 230 people, mostly living in northern Argentina and Buenos Aires province. In the coming time, it will boost support for the Vietnam National Innovation Centre in terms of innovation and modern technology development, he added. Cultural exchanges contribute to Vietnam - Germany mutual understanding: opinionNguyen Duc Thang, head of the Thang Muoi (October) arts club – a member of the Germany - Vietnam Association, has highlighted the role of cultural exchanges in promoting mutual understanding between the two peoples.