Photo: Du LamOn December 27, in Hanoi, the association-formerly known as the Vietnam - France Friendship Association-held a ceremony to celebrate its 70th anniversary (1955 - 2025). The Vietnam - France Friendship and Cooperation Association receives the second-class Labor Medal on December 27. For its outstanding contributions, the Vietnam - France Friendship and Cooperation Association was presented with the second-class Labor Medal. Several distinguished members were also honored with the “For Peace and Friendship Among Nations” Medal from the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations. The ceremony took place at Hanoi Medical University-an institution closely associated with Professor Ho Dac Di, the university’s first rector and the founding president of the Vietnam - France Friendship Association.

Source: VietNamNet News December 27, 2025 15:51 UTC