Former Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam honoured with Friendship Order

During his address at the handover ceremony held at the Embassy's headquarters, Ambassador Thanh said the noble award demonstrated the Vietnamese State's recognition of the Argentine diplomat's important contributions to building, strengthening, and developing traditional co-operation between the governments and people of the two countries.

During his tenure working in Vietnam from 2017 to 2020, Raleigh made many contributions which served to further enhance the bilateral relationship, whilst simultaneously opening up new development directions with many high-level visits, especially President Mauricio Macri's official visit to Vietnam in early 2019. He also helped to promote economic and trade relations between both sides.

The Vietnamese diplomat expressed his hope that in any position, Raleigh will continue contributing to the development of the all-around co-operation between Vietnam and Argentina.

In response, Raleigh expressed his gratitude to leaders of the Party, State, and people of Vietnam, saying this was not only an honour for him, but also reflected the fruitful co-operative ties between the two nations.

He added that his three-year tenure in Vietnam was a memorable and proud time, adding that he always remembers the affection and warmth shown by the Vietnamese people.

The positive results he achieved during his term can be attributed to the valuable and timely support offered by Vietnamese competent agencies, showing their enthusiasm and respect for bilateral ties.